A Snapshot in Time
Written for My Son At Five Weeks Old
Never apologize
For cleaving so tightly,
For cries at top volume,
For needing me nightly.
All moments are treasured,
Both placid and wild;
I’m here, sailing with you
On the swells of Sea Child.
Your love is pure sweetness,
Devoid of all guile.
God looks straight at me
With each of your smiles.
When I struggle to cope,
I breathe in your fragrance,
Cradle you near me,
Rejoice in your innocence.
In the moments devoid
Of constant demanding,
My heart finds an anchor
In pure understanding.
Each day, love, you’re changing;
These times are so fleeting.
Right now, I’m your whole world;
You’re not yet retreating.
If I could stop time, with
You safe in my arms,
You’d never know loneliness
Or a broken heart's harm.
Time sweeps us forward, a
Current, insisting
We celebrate the present,
All in, unresisting.
I glide on still waters
Holding you, baby boy.
I dance in the chaos
With a bittersweet joy.
The feedings, the changes,
Loud, wordless commands;
I covet this stage,
I know you’re safe in my hands.
One day you will crawl, then
Pull up, stand, and run.
So I revel in now,
When my arms are freedom.
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Comments (8)
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Oh my goodness Sirena... your story and your beautiful video of you and your son have touched my heart! Thank you for sharing your love with us. It's beautiful.
Marvelous work! Keep it going—congrats!
Very lovely. I remember those days well, distant though they are.
Awww, your poem was so wonderful! I enjoyed your lovely video. The sudden barking from the dog scared me, lol!
Beautiful! Shared! ❤
Sweet and sincere.
Beautifully penned!