Fluttering
joy encapsulated
wrapped in a blanket
tiny and warm
Trusting
fingers enclosing
hearts entwining
forever bonded
Laughter
memories created
eternally engraved
etched deeply
Tears
hurts healed
arms encircling
wounds tended
Dreams
trips planned
desires revealed
a life unfolding
Detachment
closed doors
trial and error
independence emerging
Watching
deep yearning
to heal and help
and redirect
Hoping
lessons learned
knowledge consumed
happiness endures
Longing
easy hugs
table side chats
joyful laughter
Waiting
rare emails
brief visits
birthday calls
Joy
a happy union
commencing
a new journey
Elation
image given
infant arriving
hearts expanding
Life
an endless cycle
of love that starts
with a fluttering
© Leslie C Dobson
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