Moonchild

By Silver Spun Sand

Tue, 03 Sep 2013
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 You were born at home; my waters broke
and the midwife sat on my bed – chatted
to your dad of this and that...of who might
win the cup.  She rooted for Chelsea –
he for Fulham.

I craved the gas and air, and as a rosy-fingered
dawn peeled back the skin of the morning
I pushed, and I pushed and you made
your presence felt in no uncertain terms,
just as the sun fought its way through a chink
in the blind.

I begged them let in the light, and there
you were, and there it was in all its glory, the sky –
like a sea, spangled with white horses, and so it seemed
I’d only ever paddled in the shallows before,
and now it drenched me in its blue...

and in my newfound ecstasy  I didn’t see
the sliver of a daytime moon
in my sun-kissed reverie...
already pacing.

Certificate PG
Poem
Silver Spun Sand Poems
Spiritual

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

 A mixture of wonderful detail (so heightened in delight at such a time, and etched on the memory, isn't it?), and the unawareness at such a time of the varied future in this life for the newborn and parents?
Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Thank you so very much Rhiannon.  It was the point about the 'varied future' I wanted, so desperately, to convey, and judging by your your words, I succeeded.;-)

Hope you have a good day. The sun is shining here, and all my ducks are on 'golden pond', for now that is;-)

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Tina,  just taking a break from painting and decorating,  when I saw this beautiful title to your poem.  I'm a moon child,  so was drawn to it straight away.  You have all the emotions of a mother welcoming her new born child into the world in this poem.  I loved that third stanza,  especially the lines:-  the sky - like a sea,  spangled with white horses,  and so it seemed I'd only ever paddled in shallows before,  and now it drenched me in its blues...what an amazing experience to give birth at home.  Anyway I truely enjoyed reading.  Thank you for sharing.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

So pleased it struck a chord with you, Jenny;-)  And I do hope the painting and decorating goes well this afternoon.  Shall be thinking of you.

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks Tina,  abc tales is a welcome break.  Jenny.

 

Submitted by Bee on

This is so beautiful - capturing such joy. What a wonderful and vivid memory treasured here. I had the privilege of being at the birth of my new grandson just over two weeks ago. My daughter had him at home and it was so great to see her resting with her newborn in that familiar environment immediately after the birth.

There is so much to love about your poem that I couldn't pick which bit I liked the best, but I found the last stanza heartbreaking in its delicate suggestion.

For me, this is a very special piece.

Bee

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Bee, your perception stuns me.  Thank you, so very much, for your words, and thoughts.

Tina