Little Bird

Dedicated to my firstborn

Oh Little Bird, Little Bird

How I long to hold you in my arms

The very best of who I am dwells in you, Little Bird

My heart aches as I watch you grow

So beautiful, achingly beautiful

 

Little Bird, Little Bird

Tears bejewel my face

As I watch your deep breaths of slumber

Oh, just to cuddle you close again

Keeping you safe and warm

My Little Bird,

It is so hard to let you go and fly

 

 

~

Reviews

[Charles D. Moorer]

Don't get no better than a mother's love no matter how young or old we are.

[Adela Muresan]

That's so sweet.
You reflected the inner warmth of maternal love perfectly.

Thank you very much for posting this in my contest ,,Simple things,,.

A.M.

[Gretchen Lee Bourquin]

Beautiful testament to motherhood -- they are all baby birds, aren't they? They are somehow out second chance, and yet their own person. Great use of metaphor here.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I think this is such a sweet and delightful piece for you first born, there is nothing like a mothers love and your poem shows just how deep your love goes for your child.

[Micheal Teal]

' The very best of who I am dwells in you "

I love that line! This is a magnificent poem. Very evocative and soul encompassing.

[April Child]

Strong sentiment straight from the heart. Nice.

[Mysty Rayn]

This is so sweet and touching. I love how simple yet how lovely.

[Larissa G.]

It's very sweet. It's a common topic so I can't say it stands out, but it is indeed very touching, and for that, kudos. :)

[Tenten]

touching, very touching piece. the picture adds to the sentiment. cute pic. something that made me smile.