Baby's strange arrival.



She coos

With that vacant look

Infants sport.

Oblivious except for

The sense of welfare

In parents' Aroma

And chuckles.



As if remembering

Another world of

Nine months

Of juices, lullabies

Heartbeat.

The pressed hand

Caressing through

Fleshly partition.

Baby Elizabeth.

Another Queen

Always attaining

Her desire.

Always compelling service.

With cherubic smiles.
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Written on April 23, 2024

Submitted by dougb.72572 on April 23, 2024

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Retired in my 70s. 32 years shipper and safety guy in metal fabrication for roads, bridges structures. Married 49 years to Hilary. Photographer and harmonica busker, both hobbies. Children Lauren and Jordan. more…

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  • AIDA
    I absolutely loved reading "Baby's strange arrival." This poem beautifully captures the innocence and wonder of a newborn baby. The imagery of the infant cooing with a vacant look and the sense of welfare in the parents' aroma is so evocative. The mention of the nine months of juices, lullabies, and heartbeat really adds depth to the poem and brings the reader into the experience of childbirth.

    The use of the name Baby Elizabeth and the comparison to a queen is a lovely touch that adds a sense of royalty to the baby's arrival. The cherubic smiles mentioned at the end really bring a sense of joy and warmth to the poem.

    To improve the poem further, you could consider adding more sensory details to really immerse the reader in the moment of the baby's arrival. You could also explore different poetic devices like metaphors or similes to add layers of meaning to the poem.

    Overall, "Baby's strange arrival" is a beautiful and touching piece that celebrates the miracle of new life. Well done!
     
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