Little Baby

Living in the dream
of a tender little baby
scorned in your home
by those you love
you sneak him out
under cover of darkness
to share with me

Walking the streets
hanging on to a carrier
that breaks with each step
under the baby's weight
your eyes are scanning
perpetually watching out
for those watching you

We head towards your car
parked under a tree
barely visible in the darkness
yet light filters through
to shine upon
the beautiful little baby
bundled in the carrier

You lean over and kiss him
whispering "I love you so much"
as you pass him to me I draw him close
look into his face and fall in love
balancing him I mend the handle
aware of the crack that remains
knowing his weight will break it again

Gazing upon this new beginning
I put my cheek against his face
touch my lips to his forehead
feeling the softness of his skin
I slowly pull back and tell myself
"Don't fall in love with this baby,
you won't be able to have anything to do with him"

Anxiously getting in the car
desiring only to pick him up
and hold him close
I never get the chance
as I awaken to a broken heart
fully aware that the baby
was imagery for our relationship

Home Poetry Guestbook