Karibu

This soft rainy Tuesday calls for a petite pen request. 30 words or less to Malcolm T Liepke’s painting, “A Mother’s Kiss.” I couldn’t resist writing this one, as the image reminded me of my putto son and his sideways cherub kisses. If you feel inspired, why not add a gushy dollop of brevity on top. And if you post it to your blog, be sure to ping back here so all can enjoy. Happy writing!

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 994.jpeg — Malcolm T Liepke “A Mother’s Kiss”

Karibu

“Give mommy a kiss.”
But you always give me cheek.
Pudgy, wet cherub,
dripping from bathtub,
as from my womb.
Show me mercy!
Spread your wings and
glide towards sleep.

24 responses to “Karibu”

John

Wonderful! Pinch that cute little cheek! ❤️

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Will do. It’s still a bit pudgy but lost its baby roundness.😔
  
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Jaya Avendel

How gentle and beautiful a piece!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Jaya. My babies always enjoyed bath time. I miss these moments, although I still get cuddles at least.
  
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Simone E

Wow… few words, yet so profound and contain such a depth.
Makes me long to hold my child in my arm (as of now its safely in my womb.. ❤️)
Thank you for sharing! And of course, kisses and love to your little angel.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  How exciting, Simone. 💜Yes, you have many of these moments ahead and I can’t wait to hear about them all from your talented pen. Oh, the baby days. So inspiring. So exhausting. I’m so happy to be a mommy.
  
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  1. Simone E
    
    Yes I’m super excited! 😊
    Definitely looking forward to share with another Mommy 😍
    
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abigfatcanofworms

This is gorgeous. A mix of a lullaby and a wish.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you kindly, Worms. Where does the time go? I wish I could jump back to this moment (with strict assurances I could come straight back) and have one baby cuddle time. Covid has all the babies in hiding, and it’s been ages since I’ve held one.
  
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Jeff Flesch

You are who I see
when I look to the sea
A mirror of two
Like the sky is blue
There is always me and you.

Always fun. A highlight of my day, these ones. Loved your poem, K. 💜

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Way to capture that feeling of belonging and familial toes. I love this beautiful description of a special bond. Thank you for sharing your brevity with me. I am so honored that you chose to write alongside me. 💜🦋
  
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  1. Jeff Flesch
    
    I’m so happy you enjoyed it. There is something about these brevity poems that resonates with me, and, of course, being here with you, is a large reason I choose to participate. It’s always my honor and pleasure, K. 💜
    
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yourplateormine967244485

Happy to share my poem posted on my blog: yourplateormine967244485.Wordpress.com titled “Godson Kisses” Your poem is so sweet and endearing! Love the picture too! 💝😇

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Mother’s Kiss – Out of the Cave

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abigfatcanofworms

THis is gorgeous. Here’s mine – a similar focus in the end although I had forgotten yours by the time I wrote mine. 🙂 https://outofthecave.blog/2022/05/27/mothers-kiss/

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Oh wonderful. I can’t wait. 💜
  
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writingwhatnots

Aah. Lovely. And that painting captures that feeling so wonderfully. I can still (just about) remember that overwhelming feeling when holding my little ones…

Wriggle and
smell and
soft and
hair and
catch in my heart and
hold and hold and hold.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  I’m grinning this I take of breath brevity. You’ve captured this moment, where one can’t even catch one’s breath from beauty and awe. 💜 Wonderful. Thank you for writing with me.
  
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  1. writingwhatnots
    
    Love joining in, as always K 💜
    
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johncoyote

Hello dear friend. I was very glad to find your work this morning. I love your work and this poem. A gem.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Hi John. What a lovely morning compliment. Thank you. Brightened my day.
  
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  1. johncoyote
    
    You are welcome my dear friend.
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    😁
    
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