"SWEET BABY JAMES"

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This is just a memory of a gassy infant in Korea with Uno, a young inexperienced mother.  I was working nights and had to go hush him if i wanted any sleep during the day.  They lived upstairs, she would shower and I would calm him and somehow I bonded. 

"SWEET BABY JAMES"


HELLO AGAIN,
MY GASSY LITTLE FRIEND
SO SMALL AND WHITE AND SHINY

OH. FOR A HAPPY FACE
A SMILE, A TRACE,
 CALMED DOWN AND NOT  SO WHINY.

GOODBYE FOR NOW, 
SWEET INFANT BOY,
AS I LEAVE YOU TO YOUR MOTHER.
 
NEXT TIME YOU SEE ME,
AGAIN YOU'LL FREE ME.
I HOPE YOUR TOOTHLESS SMILE 
WILL LAST A WHILE.

I'D WALK A MILE,
TO SEE JUST A TRACE
 OF JOY ON YOUR FACE.

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ginga commented on "SWEET BABY JAMES"

08-24-2009

tempest, A sweet tribute to a loving boy. Well said! ginga

NenaT commented on "SWEET BABY JAMES"

08-23-2009

Makes me feel like I want to hold him, too. Such tenderness in this piece. I love it.

lonewolf commented on "SWEET BABY JAMES"

07-27-2009

i love your writing. so honest and pure. i look forward to reading more from you.

Tempestlady

08/10/2009

Thanks, i appreciate your taking the time to read and rate. Write on...

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