Sun Kissed Days

Sun Kissed Days

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Tiny hands awaiting greatness




Grasping,
reaching,
touching.
Hands,
you discovered your hands.
You joined them in a dance,
then let them fall to your sides
like leaves in a free fall.
You tug with eagerness
at your colorful toy.
You coo to it and to me.
Red, orange, green, polka dots, and stripes,
make your eyes light up.
Your lips purse together,
bubbles escape them.
I watch with delight,
as if for the first time
watching a miracle.
You choreograph with your fingers
a dance of discovery and beauty.

30 comments:

  1. It IS a miracle, seeing the world brand new through a baby'shower eyes. How quickly he has become aware and begun you hold and enjoy his toy. I love your Title Especially!

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    1. Thank you, Sherry. It's all so wonderful.

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  2. The wonderful process of learning... somehow I wish we can do it again and again.

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  3. I love the movement in this! There is nothing lovelier than observing a little child as they discover their world. A wonderful capture.

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  4. A lot more to discover in life as the world gets seen anew

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  5. Way too cute and we;; expressed. Thank you

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  6. You caught it right. Beautiful snapshot of life.
    ZQ

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  7. You are so in love with your grandson and rejoice at his every step towards growth. I'm so happy for you and glad to know a grandma who's as in love as I am with my grandkids.

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  8. This poem is a glorious tribute to the art of discovery.

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  9. The joy in this poem sings (and gurgles)

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  10. One of the most beautiful things is to witness babies becoming aware of what they can do. What a joy all our babies are...they are still pleasing me now they are in their 40's and 50's!

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  11. Awwww!!❤️ This is such a wonderfully sweet and tender write, Ayala. Especially love; "You choreograph with your fingers a dance of discovery and beauty." Wishing him a lifetime of happiness!!❤️


    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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  12. It is just so lovely to watch those discoveries being made!

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  13. Oh, how you take me back – to the babyhood of my firstborn.

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  14. A choreography of finders. I love that. :-)

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  15. The photo came to life with your words. So precious.

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  16. "like leaves in a free fall"--what a great description for this stage of discovery!

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  17. Love the upbeat cadence in this poem. Adorable picture too!

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  18. So tender and so beautiful and true, Ayala! Reminds me of my 8 month old granddaughter who is reawakening my sense of joy.

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