belated Friday Flash 55 & Fireblossom Friday "Longing"

My youngest - five years ago...

Longing

To sink into
a creampuff cheek,
inhale powder fresh,
nuzzle featherdown,
gaze into eyes
constantly seeking mine.

Motherhood still soars:
fragile, full, fierce,
but I long for an embrace
fully protective,

not this searing longing
I stamp down, heart skipping,
summersaulting,
leaving me breathless,
as they rush out the door,
distracted kiss upon my cheek.

by Magaret Bednar, June 30, 2013, revised July 1st.

Late to Friday Flash 55's party, but hey, I'll help clean up :)  Also linked with "Fireblossom Friday - Loss".

I've been absent a bit from the computer these past weeks spending summertime with my children.   I saw a young couple holding a tiny baby - felt my hands and arms tingle - I ached so for a little one (and I've already done the puppy thing).  - funny thing is my youngest is only 5!  (but I know how fast time flies - my oldest is almost 21).

I reworked this poem a bit from its original.  I had it a bit more fearful of letting them go and that really isn't the case.  I enjoy watching them spread their wings and I have full confidence in their abilities.  

IGWRT's About Face - "Tradition"

Photo courtesy of Peggy Goetz

Tradition

A scarlet halo
crowns her "indigenous"

woven motifs
hint of ancient Maya -

tourists point, take photos.

I linger, look into eyes
deep with unshaken belief,

walk away, feeling guilty
for having trespassed.

by Margaret Bednar, June 26, 2013



I did not go to Guatemala, the photo was taken by Peggy Goetz during her travels.  I do remember going to Indian Reservations here in the United States as a little girl and it was all a game to me.  Seeing "live" Indians, an "Indian village".   I feel it was probably more "sideshow" than truly informative or respectful.  Perhaps it is different today.  I know when I tour Southern Plantations today, much is made of the "slave tours" today and presented in a respectful and educational format - I'm sure it wasn't 40 years ago.

This is linked with Imaginary Garden with Real Toads "About Face".   It is really a challenge to write to a portrait I know nothing about - and a good exercise.  Thanks, Peggy.