A Day In The Life Of A Child Poem by Fay Slimm

A Day In The Life Of A Child

Rating: 4.7


Cheeks dimpling
Two eyes gleam
Lips parting.
Baby's smiling.


Nose crinkling
Red mouth curls
Eyes are twinkling.
Baby's clowning.


Toes gripping
Two knees bend.
Feet are moving,
Baby's walking.


Mind wandering,
Gaze intense,
Brow is puckering,
Baby's 'pottying'


Lips smacking,
Two jaws race,
Cheeks are bulging,
Baby's eating.


Head bobbing,
Fingers twirl,
Knees are knocking,
Baby's dancing.


Eyes closing,
Two hands still.
Senses dozing,
Ssssh - Baby's sleeping.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ivor Hogg 23 August 2008

I was fortunate enough to work shifts when my children were babies So enjoyed it all inclding changing dirty nappia You portray it well in a few words

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Dr.Wardha Jawdat 03 September 2008

awwww this is suchhh a sweeeet poem...very very well written..i love the style..youve done it so well without overdoing anything....the love and tenderness shine through.delightful! ..a 10..by a mother..! : >

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Kobby King 10 September 2008

beautiful, i was grinning like a baby...you've made me wanna have a baby now! ! !

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Aijaz Asif 13 September 2008

another beutiful write sir...while reading i was imaginig my naphew who's 2ys now...thanks...10

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Carl Harris 16 September 2008

Several thngs jumped out at me while reading this entertaining and extremely well written poem, Fay. First, I noticed how tersely it was written, using a minimum of words to convey such vivid impressions. I also noted how smoothly it was written and that every word flowed into the next word perfectly. I was quickly aware of how accurate and expressive your words were as well. All of this points to the fact that you are a most talented and experienced poet and certainly a great pleasure to read. Carl.

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Ellen Ni Bheachain 30 April 2020

So simply put and and lovely to read.

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Sally Plumb Plumb 28 July 2015

Sweet piece. Reminds me of my own when infants.Thanks

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Ravi A 05 April 2009

The last four lines are enough. You have rightly hit it. We can also experience the sleep.

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Deva De Silva 16 January 2009

Simplicity and honesty in your tone makes this a wonderful read... Thanks. Deva

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Ivor Hogg 20 November 2008

near perfection in its simplicity M lady

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