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barely born

by Aaron Michael

barely born
and you've a grip
like there's a thousand feet
between you and nothingness
and all that keeping you safe
is four liitle fingers
and a opposing thumb.

so young and wonderous
and terrified and cold

and all the power to make me cry

beacuse you are comforted
just by holding my finger.

i'm wrapped around you like a bracelet
and you haven't had your first idea
or realized the power that you have.

some day, you will read this and bawl
like the baby you were

and i will hold your hand
as long as you need it.

you have more power in one hand
then the strongest man i've ever known.

and you're barely born.

02/14/2008

Posted on 02/15/2008
Copyright © 2025 Aaron Michael

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by George Hoerner on 02/15/08 at 02:06 PM

Really, really, nice write. I hope he grows to understand all you've said.

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 02/15/08 at 03:49 PM

This just pulls the heart strings. I'm so glad you've had that moment and realization. Magic.... Nice poem.

Posted by David Garner on 02/15/08 at 04:50 PM

Beautiful.

Posted by Mary Frances Spencer on 02/16/08 at 12:40 AM

So true! MFS

Posted by Maria Massarella on 02/16/08 at 12:46 AM

This makes me weep for the beautiful it is ... *m.a

Posted by Wendy Sparling on 02/16/08 at 09:28 PM

You have definitely written a poem full of love. Those tiny little hands can make a grown man cry. I love this true heartfelt poem.

Posted by Anne Engelen on 02/17/08 at 08:14 PM

This is so beautiful, Aaron. Brianna will feel just as proud and special as you are being her dad.

Posted by Jennifer Ragan on 02/18/08 at 02:17 AM

Written from the heart of a proud dad...very sweet:)

Posted by Anne Engelen on 02/21/08 at 02:13 PM

Congratulations with this wonderful POTD!!

Posted by Maria Massarella on 02/21/08 at 02:28 PM

The power of love in the most beautiful space as that of a child's hand...or in her Father's flowing love into this wondrous POTD. Congratulations!... How beautiful to find it glowing in PPS skies...*m.a

Posted by Trisha De Gracia on 02/21/08 at 06:20 PM

Gorgeous and well deserving of POTD. It's so obvious how in love you are with your new hat to wear. This is beautiful and a lovely thing to wake up to this morning. Congrats, and all the best :)

Posted by Paganini Jones on 02/21/08 at 09:50 PM

Excellent POTD. Many a Dad (and Mum) will identify with this.

Posted by Alison McKenzie on 02/22/08 at 12:21 AM

This captures those first days and weeks better than anything I've ever read or imagined or experienced for myself. It's magic and spiritual splendor and being human all wrapped in one tiny little package. You've done an amazing job of capturing it, Aaron!!!!

Posted by Gregory Oregon on 02/22/08 at 02:23 AM

i cannot begin to express to you how beautiful this poem is. very tender, very sweet, endearing and capturing the heart of me. you have spoke for me in this poem, you have found words that i have wished to express...thank you.

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 02/24/08 at 12:32 AM

Love how this tugs on the heart strings, and what parent can't relate to it???

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