Unborns in Spring

by Mark   Apr 23, 2018


It seems that the unborn
whom passed before birth
never to inhale brisk air
nor feel warmth of Sol
or glowing eyes;
a motherly embrace,
actually return in the Spring.

I sense it - in these garden times
sifting handfuls of clayish soil
gently as an infants first grasp,
an exuberance vibrates
miniature pattering
alike a faint rustling.

Amongst the Hyacinths
I am drawn to the neon purple;
multiple blossoms nestling
in unison - one stems many
clustering eyes, splaying petals
numbering more – each year.

The eager warbling of Robin
tunes a curiouser noble song
compelling me nearer
as if each tone outpoured
a voiceless wonderment;
grace once passed by
now to redeem in season.

With arms agape I twist
turning, gazing skyward
cavorting rainbow petals
albeit in sadness
that amongst rejuvenating growth
one senses the lost unborn.

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  • 6 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Any poem with the song of the Robin described in a spring setting is a winner in my eyes.

    Good luck in the contest.

  • 6 years ago

    by Michael

    Wonderful images here Mark, you do capture a scene so well

    Michael :)

  • 6 years ago

    by Koan

    it is beautifully sad.... My best friend daughter was stillborn on my very birthday, May 23 in 2009.. we haven't spoke since .. Oh, his, my friend's birthday is on May 22 so yeah I kind of understand...
    I hope this poem will be on the front page....

  • 6 years ago

    by Brenda

    Beautiful Mark, just so beautiful. So glad this is nominated. Well done -

  • 6 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    I was just about to nominate this but Maple's beaten me to it! Selfish woman...

    Take care, Mark

    • 6 years ago

      by Maple Tree

      I was in tears when I read this....just beautiful...Ben you made me smile.

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