It's been something of a while
since I tumbled down
out of the warmth and darkness
into this bright uncertain space.
I see you coming toward me
and the strangest parts of me
start darting about in every direction
because I remember you.
Every time you come
something glad happens:
you hold me to your warmth,
you bring good food to my mouth
to ease the ache inside.
You make pretty sounds
that tell me I am safe -
that tell me I am not alone.
For reasons I cannot say
I know that I am you -
that you are me.
The beauty on your face
tells me you know it too
and like you, I smile.
© 2016 by Robert Charles Howard
Whoa guys, it's a just baby of unspecified gender in a crib with arms and legs flailing in joy recognizing his or her mother's love and returning it the best way it can - with a smile.
Yeah, I agree, I got some sexual undertones from reading this poem.
Is this dirty? Because, I feel like it could be interpreted as being dirty... Just sayin... Any insight to your creative process is appreciated. Kudos to you, fellow poet! Poem on, my fraternal comrade!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Thank you Robert. Another crafty bit of imagery. Bravo!