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She is early in birth
And early in breath,
Independent in all.
She’s come forth barely cooked
But is here even so
Stubbornly grabbing hold
Ravenous in her howls,
In a world just a tad
Unprepared
For her life-hungry spirit
And determined
Big soul.
[Dedicated to all the little ones who arrive exactly at the right time … for them. … and to all who work with them, to make it the best possible time and outcome.]
For the dVerse Poetry Challenge: Early in 44 words
Photo: Smadar Halperin-Epshtein
I can play in the tent
I can play with these balls
But to have you play with me
Is what I want most of all!
For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Play
Photo: Smadar Halperin-Epshtein
He stands awed
By the glory
Of his Legos alive,
In a world
Made for children
Where prime colors
Can thrive,
And scaled up
Perspective
Puts dreams
In overdrive.
For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Vibrant colors
Photo: Osnat Halperin-Barlev
I have all that I need:
My bag on my back,
Soother to help me accede,
Favorite hoodie,
Warm sleeves,
My baby tucked in carrier
Cozy and fast asleep.
I think all is ready.
Now we can leave.
For Sunday Stills: Back To School
Photo: Smadar Halperin-Epshtein
And the stories that we tell
To small ones under
Good tales’ spell
Become the fabric
That unveils
The yarns they’ll spin
Or might dispel.
For the SYW-Revisited Challenge
Photo: Osnat Halperin-Barlev
When the books need a home
And a baby needs tending
There’s a case to be made
To setting the workshop’s
Assistant
Right in it.
For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Workshop
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It is the cookie that she wants
No teddy bear, no owl, no bunny.
It is the cookie that she holds
In hand, not in her tummy.
She takes it with her to the park
She holds it all through bedtime story.
She’d bring it right into the bath
To her it’s mandatory.
Her mother sighs
Because she knows:
It is the cookie that will crumble
All over blanket, sheets, and pillow.
The cookie that she’ll have to pry the last remains of
From her child’s hand tomorrow.
For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt
Photo: Osnat Halperin-Barlev
Come on Daddy, let’s pack
Some more rocks on your back
This way you will discover
All the treats I uncover
Also bugs and some leaves
Gifts for Mommy to retrieve.
For Tuesday’s Photo Challenge: Treat
He’d always been her golden child, born after years of sorrow.
He’d always been her precious jewel, the promise of tomorrow.
He’s gone to take the saffron robes, been hers only to borrow.
“Where is that boy?” Hassan demanded.
“I sent your son to your father,” Um-Ali responded from below.
Her voice was calm in the way that often enraged him. As if she’s talking to a baby, he fumed.
“What were you thinking?!” he exploded. “You know I need him on market day!”
“I know you need help on market day,” she stated. “I called Mustafa.”
Her brother. Lord of bossy annoyance. Hassan glowered at his wife.
She chuckled. “You look exactly as Ali had this morning when he thought he’d have to go with you.”
For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers June-22-2018
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