Hints of
Pink blue yellow orange purple
Floating across the sky
Like pieces of cotton candy
Escaping from the toddler’s greedy little mouth
Whiffs of
Barbeque, salty waves, sweat
Preserving through moving bodies
That gracefully sway to the sound
Of the tide
Echoes of
Laughter and chatter
That blend in with the mellow tunes
Streaming like a river
From an obsolete record player
Glimpses of
Tiny boats bobbing up and down
Alongside the radiant slice of sun
As it slowly but surely
Disappears beneath the horizon
Feelings of
Love lust satisfaction tranquility lethargy
Steadily settling on the relaxed shoulders
Of the families, friends, soulmates
As they leave the white sand and dark waves behind
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Feminine touch
By Tanisha Agrawal | Dec. 3, 2022When a woman goes through the strenuous ordeal of giving birth, she acquires the feminine power that makes her a mother. The presence of a supportive partner can ease the pain gained along the journey of bearing a child. This poem encourages partners and families to empathize with the pain of mothers. Sharing pain will reduce it, and sharing happiness will increase it.
