The gift of life is gathered,in sinew and in cell,
as woman brings to being,
a child, a soul, a self.
The mother carries in her heart,
the memory of days,
when whispered sure creation
weaves mortal truth again.
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...hi Roslyn... glad you could join us today... and wow... finally someone picked that art up... i just love the lines about the mother carrying all the memories in her heart... it simply touched... love & dedication is really visible in your short, sweet piece... enjoyed it... smiles...
ReplyDeletei often wondered how it must have been for her...frightening in a way for sure but also the knowing and the magic.. and for us as well...i have three kids...always was in awe about the new life growing in me...a breeze of eternity amidst mortality..
ReplyDeleteI see the Madonna image as metaphor and symbolic of all mothers since I don't believe in a literal Madonna and since the image and story of the Madonna and Child has been with humanity from the very beginning and long before Christianity took it up.
Deleteyes, a metaphor for humanity ..I like that and your poem..
ReplyDeletecreation weaves mortal truth again...interesting lines...birth and new life...like spring...give hope...a marvel as well in how the life comes about....cool verse...
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this. Yes, a mother always remembers those days in her heart. I think you caught the heart and soul of this work!
ReplyDeleteI specially like the opening lines...the gift of life is precious ~
ReplyDeleteVery tender and subtle allusions to the Madonna and Child. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this piece this picture spoke to me as well. There is something so special about life and the love.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lines to accompany a beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteit is a great image and your poem has the same universal feel.
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