Monday, May 11, 2020

DMC: "New Life" by Keri Collins Lewis




NEW LIFE

 Tiny head
rests on my shoulder,
hand on my neck
curled in sleep,
delicate breaths
fill me with peace. 

 © 2020 Keri Collins Lewis. All rights reserved.


TLD reader Margaret Simon has challenged us to write a mindful poem about the present moment. Click HERE for more details and to add your poem to the padlet. While some poems will be shared as daily ditties this month, all contributions will be included in a wrap-up celebration on Friday, May 29th.


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7 comments:

  1. TabathaMay 11, 2020 at 8:30 AM

    What a treat to see a poem by Keri Collins Lewis! Beautiful details and imagery. I feel like I'm there.

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  2. skanny17May 11, 2020 at 8:57 AM

    Keri,
    I have a photo of me with my 11 day old granddaughter nestling at my neck. This poem brings back such perfect memories. I think I will frame it with the picture which has always been such a favorite. Oh how I adored her from the first instant and still do. Thank you. Janet Clare F.

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  3. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesMay 11, 2020 at 9:06 AM

    I'm filled with peace just reading this poem, Keri! 20 years ago for my firstborn and I still remember those delicate breaths so well.

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  4. Linda MitchellMay 11, 2020 at 3:58 PM

    Yes. This. I used to pray that I could remember these moments if ever I were incapacitated in some way...that just those moment I be given to get through. They were the best.

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  5. Margaret SimonMay 11, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    This is such a beautiful way to capture the moment with a newborn. There is nothing like the feeling.

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  6. David McMullinMay 11, 2020 at 9:20 PM

    Awwww. Lovely.

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  7. Linda BMay 13, 2020 at 10:20 AM

    That would make everything all right, Keri. Beautiful feelings here!

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