Vital Organs (LJ Idol: Exhibit A Week 8)

	  		Vital

today you said, “just sleep with me, mommy”
so i did

i laid with you until your breaths were steady
                             your lungs calm
                             your voice quiet
		             your heartbeat timed to sleep

i stayed with you while you drifted and relaxed towards slumber
i could feel the warmth of your skin, your cheek against my arm


once you were part of me
growing inside
pushing my organs to make room
stating that you were viable
                                         
                                   vital

and you are

because i cannot imagine life without your smile
			         life without your laugh
			              without the blue of your eyes

you grew from me and grow with me
your heart growing as you learn about the world
                                          love
			                  family
			                  friendship
					       (how to breathe
					        and stand strong)
how to use your lungs and your voice
                  your brain and heart

how to become 
              you

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This was written for week 8 of LJ Idol: Exhibit A. http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/632230.html
My topic was "Vital Organs."

You can see/hear the poem here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXZ-0m5P5WQ&feature=youtu.be