That Inconvenience
Roses
bloomed
in my stomach;
thorns
pierced
my uterus.
The red carpet
rolled out
for the stars
of my
agony. Two
children:
our oak tree, Nathan,
and his sister,
Erin, our Tuts,
I smiled
as I reached
into the tampon box.
I love you Linda...your work is terrific.... I wrote one call "The flow".... I am not alone now!!
ReplyDeleteGood job
Hugs Sherrie
Ugh! What a memory! But so cleverly told. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteTAILS AND TATTLETALES
Easy to say for me - but the ability to produce new life must be worth the pain.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, as always!
ReplyDeletevery very nice poem. clever reply to the prompt. say regards to them :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a vivid image! Great job!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I love the stanza break after "stars."
ReplyDeleteClever application of the prompt!!
ReplyDeleteClever, as ever!
ReplyDeletelol, very clever!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLinda, this is wonderful. In birth all is forgotten except life and love.
ReplyDeletelove-bd
Hi Linda, I read this poem several days ago and thought, how clever!
ReplyDeleteDid you get your students outside with cameras yet? You mentioned a 'thankfulness' project...
Jan