
Her mellifluous melody was mesmerising
though the tongue was indistinct and unknown
as the young mother crooned softly
cuddling her cranky bundle of joy
it reawakened so many bittersweet memories
I curled myself into a fetal ball
letting her melody wash over me
her sweet voice reminiscent of the warm embrace of mother
and her gentle hand on my brow
cleansing my battered body and my tattered soul
yearning as I was for a healing touch
I could feel tears course down my cheeks
her universal berceuse gradually rocked me to deep slumber
cradling my fragile self tenderly
and in my dreams the lullaby carried me home.
Written for Sadje’s wdys.
putting aside how stunningly written this is, Punam, you taught me a new word!
I’m beginning to lose track of how many words you’ve taught me by now! β€
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Just gorgeous Punam, superbly described! πβ€οΈπππThe tender; healing touch/calming sounds of a mother and how it stays with us for the rest of our lives. We never stop needing it or yearning for it! πππ
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So right, Ken! Thank you so much. ππΌβ€οΈ
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You’re so welcome Punam! ππ
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David, thank you! β€οΈ
We are all learning from each other here. ππΌπ₯°
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I agree with David that itβs a brilliantly written poem Punam! Such a poignant and moving poetry. Thanks for joining in my friend
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Sadje, thank you so much. It is a lovely pic. π
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Youβre most welcome my dear
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Thanks once again.
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Beautifully written poem.
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Thank you!
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So many posts on this topic todayβ¦ & beautiful piece! ππ howβs life going here, between the words? π
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Hi Victoria! How are you? Life is good. Thanks a lot for your visit and kind words. β€οΈπ
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Quite beautiful π
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Thank you, Deb. π
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Beautiful Punam. It’s a very special relationship, one that gets taken for granted sometimes. Wonderfully crafted.
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I agree on both counts, Vignesh. Thanks a lot.
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Welcome Punam π
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Such gorgeous poetry so descriptive of a mother’s love Punam π
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Cindy, thank you. ππ
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Brilliant poem, Punam what a lovely affection between a mother and her child. Too good.
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Kamal, thanks so much. ππΌβ€οΈ
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Always welcome Punam. xxxxx
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Touch is so important to our well-being. Beautiful. (K)
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It sure is. Thanks, Kerfe.
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sad but soothing sis!
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Thanks, sis. β€οΈ
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Very lovely.
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Thank you, Heather.
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A pleasure.
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Just heavenly
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Thanks so much!
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Your welcome
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Punam you have captured the universal need for our Mother’s touch and love. Some search for that refuge their whole lives while others draw on sweet memories. Love this one beyond words! β€ β€
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Val, your words mean so much to me. Thank you! β€οΈβ€οΈ
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Very beautifully expressed β€ β€ β€
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Sylvia, thanks a lot. β€οΈβ€οΈ
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this was beautiful!
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Thanks so much, Kunjal. π
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Beautiful, Punam β€οΈ
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Ingrid, thank you. β€οΈ
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Stunningly beautiful, Punam. β€οΈ
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Jeff, thanks so much. β€οΈ
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Youβre most welcome, Punam. Always. β€οΈ
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That is a wonderful poem, Punam! Well done my friend, β€
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Carol, thanks a lot! β€οΈ
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Expressed beautifully Punam. I learnt a new word today. Thank you.
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Usha, thanks so much.
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