She, filled with the fire of life,
walks slowly,
proudly,
weak and strong,
overwhelmed by love and responsibility,
& a duty
as old as time
but constantly renewed —
she stumbles
a slight pause
a moment of wonder
a breath of wind from yonder
past and present briefly merge
warning of impeding labour
it’s a sign, yet mystifying
for her
and him —
impatient fruit of their loins
innocent fruit of their sins —
He, places his hands on her rounded belly,
hard as stone,
he lays his hands on the future
and makes his wishes,
closing his eyes,
words muttered,
half prayer
half incantation
the earth keeps spinning
used to it,
bored with it
but what is routine to her
is a miracle for them
life created
hope sowed
their heads bowed
fingers intertwined
they’re waiting for
their hero of tomorrow
Image credit: zzzone.co.uk
Terrific. The ending gave me shivers because it was so powerful.
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Aw, that’s awesome!
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Wonderful!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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beautiful, Nathalie! ❤
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Thank you, Eric! ❤
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Welcome!
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I love the comparison between the bored earth and the intense anticipation of the couple. Beautiful 😊
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Thanks Adam, you’re a sweetheart 🙂
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This is just so beautiful!
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You’re too kind, but thank you so much 🙂 ❤
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Not too kind. Carrying a child is a beautiful subject to write about. Brings up all kinds of feelings. ❤️
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Stunning and beautiful Nathalie! ❤
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Thank you, Matt!
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A wonderful piece of writing. 😎
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You are far too nice, as usual, but thank you so very much! 🙂
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This is beautiful. I love the juxtaposition of our inconsequential lives in light of the vastness of time and space set against the immense love and hope and miracle that we are here at all. 🙂
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Thank you very much, that’s what I was going for…I’m so glad I seem to have achieved it 🙂
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Just gorgeous. You have a beautiful way with words.
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You’re too kind, but thank you! 💜
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