Womb whispers, whispers coming soon.
From cradle to tomb it’s the forever journey back to the womb
Backwards into the miracle that is you.
For life intends you to bloom
Through surrender
Blossom and unfold into marigold,
Lotus or even pineapple.
My dearest, you decide how to unravel
All the mysteries that await.
Your life is a clean slate. A script untold,
etched by lessons of love and life your parents hold.
And we’ll hold you forever ever.
As you grow you raise us too,
The mirror that reflects all that’s pure and true
Protecting you from old wounds trickling through.
Instead soothe and nurture you
To walk further, fly higher, dance brighter
Than we could dare dream
Womb whispers
More spellbinding than they seem.
Commentary:
Mid 2024 we have the joy of welcoming a beautiful baby in our midst. This fresh journey into fatherhood stirs up so much of which I’ll try and capture the undercurrent through poetry and thoughts. ‘Womb Whispers’ was made in collaboration with my beautiful partner Eva.
First of all, congratulations! It is magical. We have two, the oldest now 10. It goes fast, enjoy every minute. And start now, indeed. Whisper to that tiny human growing in that womb. Sing to it. Start creating that bond already. And...
You will remember those words, as they are as accurate as can be (but you will not always like what you see in that mirror, I guess that's one part of the raising done by the small one):
"As you grow you raise us too,
The mirror that reflects all that’s pure and true."
ENJOY.
Congratulations!! Fatherhood is such a trip.
If even a drop of the beauty you rendered in your poem trickles over to your parenting skills, your new human will be in good hands.