A rose blooms for every soul born
the mother’s heart is a garden
expanding with each seed sown.
Her heart is never divided
into smaller portions, until it becomes
crumbs doled out to begging mouths.
Love is multiplied
and her heart is given whole
to each fruit of her womb.
Here is my baby, my fifth child. I am so thrilled at the way he grows and learns about his world. At the same time, somehow, I miss the days when he was but a helpless infant. The above poem came to me when he was but little. It should not have been a surprise, but I was still struck by the truth that I love this fifth child as fiercely as I love my first (and every) child.
This is so precious, Imelda. I know that my heart often feels like it’s bursting with love for both of my children. They are grown up with children of their own now, but they’re still my babies. ❤
Beautiful photo and poem. I am an only child but I have no doubt, my mother would love me as fiercely as if she had had a dozen. I love your thoughts in this.
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This is so precious, Imelda. I know that my heart often feels like it’s bursting with love for both of my children. They are grown up with children of their own now, but they’re still my babies. ❤
a lovely picture..
A truly beautiful piece. XX
You speak from the mother’s heart – proud of each child, and love always multiplying ~ Sweet photo Imelda ~
A sweet poem of love along with your beautiful portrait, Imelda.
Beautiful child. I like the idea that a mother’s heart is given whole to each of her children.
I so love your image, and it shines another light on you words. Precious
Beautiful photo and poem. I am an only child but I have no doubt, my mother would love me as fiercely as if she had had a dozen. I love your thoughts in this.
I am fairly certain she would. Thanks for dropping by and commenting, Toni. 🙂
🙂
Lovely poem and such a cute little boy!
Thank you so much. 🙂
Yes, indeed, love is amazing how it multiplies! I have birthed, nurtured, fiercely love five sons. A beautiful post, Imelda.
Five sons! same as we have here. 🙂 and before I forget, thanks for the kind words and for dropping by, Lynn. 🙂
You’re welcome 😊
Beautiful in its perfection.
Kind regards
Anna :o]
Thanks., Anna. 🙂
Beautifully eloquent!