Mother’s gaze
graces
face
Swaddled child
safe
then
Snug in bend of
Arms’ gentle sway
warm
hum
Moment’s melody of
praise.
10.18.01
Swirl Girl
Champion of whirl
From that, to this
Plans and promises
Projects and lists
What to start first?
What to finish the last?
If only a question of
Staying on task
All top priority
Of importance utmost
So what goes on hold?
She knows she knows
Center her world
Obligations reeling
Stop and name
This familiar feeling.
Instant of calm
This storm subsides
Moment of rest
A quiet resides
Then the wind blows again
And she’s up in a spin
Twirling and swirling
To no peaceful end?
09.29.01