The Baby Leaped Poem by Patti Masterman

The Baby Leaped



The baby leaped in her womb
At hearing those words-
And for joy, leaped

Baby that was only a tadpole
Or a fish embryo by that stage
Baby that a man, would make

A fetus, to complete us
Flying cherub with wings
Folded back into his shoulders

From heaven's down he floated
Leaping into closed wombs
Now thundering open- into, he leaped

Into history's gaping maw,
Never the same
Time leaped, and he sprang

The clockspring uncoiled
The watch beginning
The bud of the branch starting to ripen

He leaped for the pure joy
In his padded cell
Knowing his time was at hand.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Eric Cockrell 16 September 2011

this poem exudes joy... peace, new life, and a little magic. love it!

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Miroslava Odalovic 16 September 2011

Loved this one, babies are incredible creatures :)

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