love--
it was in
one small hand,
with
a firm grasp,
held fast
in mine.
That bright smile,
that sweet face,
that trust.
Who could not
feel blessed with
such a rare gift?
The prompt is 33 words plus this: "The first time I saw..."
The first time I saw. . .
The first time I saw. . .
Awwww...your sweet little boy...
ReplyDeleteHe's a sweetheart, even when he's misbehaving!
DeleteI love this.
ReplyDeleteas a mom I know this feeling of "that first time" we see our children and it's life changing, it's so monumental that you doubt any words could capture it, but your words did.
Blessed, indeed. XO
This. Is. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I get choked up every time I read it, but I'm kind of hormonal right now.
DeleteAmazing feeling, that.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is.
DeleteThis is beautiful. Children are such beautiful gifts! (I remind myself of this a lot while my eleven-year-old sasses back to me :) )
ReplyDeleteI hope I remember this when he's a teenager!
DeleteThat is such a special moment. I re-live each and every time my girls take my hand. I love their touch and I count myself so very fortunate to have the experience of being their father. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd they are so blessed to have you as their dad. Thank you for reading!
DeleteGreat work.
ReplyDeleteAw, sweet:)
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