Come, come my baby-girl,
Let me hold you,
Lie next to me with your heart beating gently against mine,
Limbs entwined.
***
I'll keep you safe,
My body protects yours,
No monster will creep in, no stray wolf dare peep in,
No shame, no sadness to weep in.
***
Just our moment,
Let peace wash over us,
Let the dark of the night hold us together
Me holding you,
Always, forever.
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Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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Comments (14)
Beautiful...
This is so lovely. Last line could be read sinister though 😁
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This is simply beautiful. Well done.
This is so beautiful, Ruth. I first thought you were talking about a child perhaps your Grandchild, I called one of mine Baby Girl, but then I noticed the photo and saw the tag, love poem. So nicely done.
Such a beautiful sentiment and sincere connectedness! Well wrought!
Awww, this was so sweet and lovely. Such a wonderful poem!
This is beautiful, Ruth!!! 💕
This line changes the tone from a safe and innocent hug like a parent and child, to one of desperation, needing to be consoled from the pain of the world : ‘No shame, no sadness to weep in.‘
Beautiful as always, Ms Ruth! Words and flow are perfectly in sync.
Oooooh I love it! That image is stunning too, so peaceful and ethereal!
This is beautiful, darling. Well done!
Lovely Ruth! Very relaxing to read before bed on my end! ☺️ Gr💤 😴
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So sweet, how lovely ✍️♦️♦️♦️♦️♦️