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( Inspired from Slicer Rebecca Atwood in 2020) I see the picture of my newborn daughter I searched for today in her baby book I see her cradled in my arms all wet and slippery I see my sister standing by the door with a balloon in her hand I see my parents huge grins as they hover over the hospital bed I see thirty-five years ago as if it were yesterday I hear my daughters voice on the phone after her baby was born I hear the joy in her voice yesterday morning at six am I hear the quiet sounds of her little baby boy Zachary at rest I hear the hum of hospital noises as I focus on her words I feel relieved that her baby is healthy and fine I feel unsettled about the uncharted path my daughter will face I feel love and warmth without even meeting this little one I smell the flowers I will bring to her home I smell the chicken soups cooking on the stove for the days ahead I taste the cookie I have treated myself with on this most special day
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Eva KaplanSea glass, found on beaches, is naturally worn and smooth by tide and time,. As a wife, mother, Bubbe, teacher, reader & life-long learner, and of course, sea glass collector, I aspire to use writing to help me understand myself and the world around me. Archives
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