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