Ten Fingers, Ten Toes (poem) by Vina Lee on AuthorsDen

Ten Fingers, Ten Toes
by Vina Lee → (All Poetry by Vina Lee)
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Grandparents looking forward to the birth of the first grandchild.
TEN FINGERS, TEN TOES Red coals fused peachy plum ciders mixing with caramel apple scent, wafting in the caroling sleigh riders with anticipation of cloves and mint. Peanuts in the shell roast on the hearth as we huddle under a glowing moon reminded of the Christ Child’s birth and our first grandchild coming in June. Holly trims photos and sonogram news, reminders as baby kicks from slumber. Momma unwraps Daddy’s baby shoes, Bear pajamas and ball cap for summer. Spring sprinkles yellow Daffodils and Tulip as first blades push through snowy ground. Then all petals close, withered in heats cup waiting as the miracle of birth comes around. We couldn’t foresee our baby’s death, angelic face cuddled in Mommy’s breast no strength of life or warmth of breath, yet he was formed perfectly, wholly blest. How could this be the love God chose taking back this gift entwined from within, ten fingers, ten toes, black eyes, button nose? Summer suddenly cold...hearts winter again.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 4, 2013

Truly a poignant and meaningful write, Vina. I cannot imagine what going through such an experience would be like. Love, peace, and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on July 12, 2013

such a sad write of a deep loss
budd

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 11, 2013

Beautifully written for the lost grandchild. There was something fatally wrong with the poor child. Perhaps something hidden that would've come out during life. The demands of today's living require that every child be healthy and reasonably intelligent to be able to navigate all of the requirements that one must understand to live well. Let us hope that the next child is healthy and perfect.

Ron

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on July 10, 2013

A wonderful poem about the gift precious of life itself.

Much Success!

John Michael Domino

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