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the Sweetest Thing (or Requiem for a Newborn)
by Michele Schottelkorbwith eyes that span the Cosmos
her body made of star-stuff
ocean blue; cerulean baby
steals me with preternatural smiles
I wonder to my parsimonious self
what blessed creature took pity on
a melancholy quintessence like I
and bestowed this child whose
one fatal look leads to
the entrance of her unique, unconditional love?
add one plus one to this broken heart
create a whole through mended wraiths
beauteous cherub with snow white skin
hair of falling embers
her coo a requiem for a new beginning
(but of course I would go dark, you knew that I would
for in darkness there is light
)
my breath quiets to inhale her giggle
commence the closure of painful generation
we waited just a lifetime for this final kiss
and it was worth the wait to know
this child like no other ever shall
the fortunate parents we be,
someone must have felt
we deserved something good
(my gods we needed something good
)
the sweetest thing I ever saw was
my rarest little dodo bird
affection sweet shall bear that name
not for dunce hood or simpleton
but for the extraordinary depths you can fall into her essence
and something special this one shares
the intensity pulls the roots from the trees
electrifies each inimitable leaf
until you just know theres something exceptional there
in one fell swoop her gift to me can not be
repaid in anything but devotion deep as ocean seeps
the ramblings on are all I have to give
for words will never be enough
for words will never be enough
for Zoey10/12/2005 Author's Note: Carl Sagan wrote and spoke of the �cosmos� and �star-stuff�� I truly believe, without his knowledge, he was speaking directly of my little Zoey� Who truly is the Sweetest Thing I have ever seen� I do not know where my faith lies, but I do know this� I have have been blessed by this nearly perfect baby� And I am so very fortunate�
I have not written in a very long time... This is not tight, concise or well done, but this is so how I feel right now... The ramblings and run-on sentences of a mother who is so in love with her new baby... Thank you, my Zoey, for making me a mother again... I pray I deserve you...
Posted on 10/12/2005
Copyright © 2025 Michele Schottelkorb
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 10/13/05 at 05:06 PM This is really sweet Michele, and who can argue or outdo a mother's love? Writing stops and starts with various events in our lives. The length of in-betweens matter not, except in what images and emotions they collect for when their holder is ready to express again. One suggestion though: you might want to replace the word Requiem in the title, as it usually relates to death and funerals. I'm sure that's not what you had in mind for your new baby. God bless. :o) |
| Posted by Graeme Fielden on 10/14/05 at 04:29 AM This is a wonderful collection of thoughts and words, Michelle, inspired by a unique and special gift...It's really nice to see you're back! :) |
| Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 10/14/05 at 11:45 AM God bless Zoey, God bless Michele and God bless this poem, and hurry God, the time when its dear dear subject can read it and know what a wonderful poet and human being her mom is. |
| Posted by Christina Bruno on 10/15/05 at 12:44 AM i absolutely love karl sagan's book the "cosmos"...a gorgeous piece. babies are so wonderful and you do so deserve her |
| Posted by Max Bouillet on 12/04/05 at 04:28 PM This verse, more than most, makes me realize the connections we have to the cosmos. The interconnectivity between us and the god/goddess/spirit/force. This poem helps me keep things in perspective, thans for sharing. |
| Posted by Ginette T Belle on 12/13/05 at 08:25 PM wow, what beautiful expressions...it makes me want to have a child of my own to experience this same feeling |
| Posted by Genevieve Sturrock on 04/08/08 at 12:45 PM random member favorite today - 4/08/08
wow! beautiful. been a while since my babies were babies, thanks for this. |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 03/16/09 at 02:47 PM This is such a sweet, loving poem. you should print it out and frame it and put it in Zoey's room! A very hearttfelt write- thanks for sharing. |
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