Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Reflected In You

Reflected in you
I see a lovely combination
Of parental DNA
(not that I'm partial or anything)
I see hope and fear
Mine and yours
Mistakes, too
Mine and yours
But mostly I see
Proof of heaven
Like the first time
I held you, uncovered those
Ten perfect toes
And incredibly long fingers
Long before I knew
How much you would make me
Laugh out loud, gnash my teeth
Glow with love
The minute your eyes met mine
I was a gone girl


This poem is for the prompt at Poetry Jam poetryjaam.blogspot.com  where Mary gave us the incredibly fun prompt of writing a poem using the title of one of New York Times Best Sellers; The title is from "Reflected In You" by Sylvia Day, a story of fiction; and I included two other titles, just for fun (and I couldn't pick just one) "Proof of Heaven" by Eben Alexander-nonfiction; and "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn, a mystery.  This is also for the prompt at Poets United, poetryblogroll.blogspot.com where we are asked to write about a gift that gave me a happy heart, what popped into my head was when I called my mom to let her know she was going to be a grandma--all she could say was "Oh!Oh!Oh!"  My boys and my stepdaugher are the best gifts I've ever been given.  And I'm sharing this poem with Open Link Night where gifts are always welcome  dversepoets.com   :-) Happy Thanksgiving everyone--I'm thankful for all of you!! 

34 comments:

  1. ah the first time holding them...so much anxious energy in that moment...and relief...a little bit of heaven they truly are...big smiles from this one..

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    1. Hi Brian!! Thought you might appreciate this, know how much you love your kids :-) You're right about that anxious energy and then relief!

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  2. Ah, Sara, you used the same title I did (plus threw in a few more as well). So wonderful to look at a child and see what all is reflected, isn't it? This is the most wonderful feeling. And, of course, you are not partial. (Smile.)Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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    1. Hi Mary!! Great minds, and all that right:-) Thank you for the smiles and warm wishes--always delightful talking with you.

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  3. Aww.... and such a beautiful mother's pride... this is so lovely. Yes, what a gift and joy.
    Truly lovely poem.
    RYN: Praying now the cease fire holds..

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    1. Hi Brenda!! Thank you so much :-) I'm right there praying with you that the cease fire holds.

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  4. Lovely to see the parents reflected in a child. I personal reflection of the poem too with the memories. Thanks.

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    1. Hi Peggy!! It is always interesting to see what's reflected, and then, what's reflected in me too :-) Thank you.

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  5. The gift prompt made us feel the same way about our kids! The book title was perfect for the poem. Happy thanksgiving!

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    1. Hi Robyn!! Really enjoy your visits :-) Thank you for the happy wishes!

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  6. smiles...i love this...the thankfulness and warmth..the overwhelming emotions...brought me back to the birth of my kids as well...such a wonder..isn't it all fun that all parents count fingers and toes..? smiles

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    1. Hi Claudia!! It is a true miracle, and there's something about those fingers and toes--thank you for the smiles :-)

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  7. Oh yes, with the meeting of the eyes I was a "gone girl" too. So true, all of it, from a face hurting from laughing so much OR from gnashing the teeth in worry.

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    1. Hi Libby!! Welcome--very nice sharing memories with you, one year I got 4 crowns from all that gnashing--much better now :-)

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  8. this is lovely, Sara! and i know just what you mean. even though i am now a grandmother, i still remember the first time i looked into my daughter's eyes. {and both grandchildren!}

    Happy Thanksgiving to you, dear!

    thank you for joining in at Poetry Jam!


    dani

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    1. Hi Dani!! Awww--you made me get all sentimental--it is a magic moment, thank you for the kinds wishes and Happy Thanksgiving--always love jamming with you :-)

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  9. Your words perfectly reflect the feelings and emotions of that moment ... well done !!

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    1. Hi G.S.!! Thank you so much, always enjoy your words :-)

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  10. Aren't those little hands and toes precious ~ Love your grateful words ~ Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family ~

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    1. Hi Grace!! Love those toes and fingers, they amazed me--so tiny and perfect. :-) Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes!

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  11. A special exciting moment in every parent's life. Lovely poem.

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    1. Hi Cressida!! Thank you so much for the visit and the compliment--look forward to seeing your blog soon :-)

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  12. Your poem is lush with sweetness ... Happy Turkey Day!!

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    1. Hi Helen!! You always say the most delightful things--we had a great Turkey day--hope that you did too :-)

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  13. I love the prompt and you've done with it. What a beauty of a poeam. Many thanks.

    Greetinsg from London.

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    1. Hi there! Thank you so much for the visit :-) Looking forward to seeing what you've been up to!

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  14. Beautiful, I love this gift! @>----------

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    1. Hi Ella!! Love your rose :-) Thank you for that, and for your great prompt ideas!

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  15. Well, I for one AM partial - to the poem. Congrats on a well crafted piece. It works well.

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    1. Hi Dave!! You gave me a big smile with that comment--thank you so much :-)

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    1. Hi Sreeja!! So nice to see you again--thank you! :-)

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  17. Awe. Every parent can relate to this. Those perfect little fingers and toes, and the moment their eyes lock with yours... sigh

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    1. Hi Margaret!! Thank you for sharing in the awe of little fingers and toes :-)

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Your words are wonderful! Thanks for popping in--I'll be over in a snap!