Written for OMIMM Weekly Writing Prompt #70
and the photo prompt shown below.
Here’s where the image took me.
Small one,
eyes wide in the dark,
a tiny cry,
a whimper lost
in the hush of night.
But see,
on the shelf,
a glimmer.
A church serene,
its windows
painted soft light.
The amber glow
casts shadows that dance
on the nursery wall,
like angels breathing low.
Fingers unfurl,
grip the blanket tight,
a slow blink, then another.
The church light comforts,
promises dreams,
and tiny breath
finds rhythm again.
Sleep comes,
soft as whispered prayers.
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This is “Good Night” by the Beatles
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Beautiful, comforting verse! 💌💋 I’d forgotten this Beatles song, but sang “Golden Slumbers” to my babies…
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Oh yes! I sang “In My Life” to all my grandbabies. Thanks, Liz.
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💝
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touching poetry and lovely pairing, Nancy! 💗
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Thank you, my friend. I love that sweet song.
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You’re so welcome, Nancy.. meee too💓
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perfect song for wonderful words!
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Thanks, Dylan. It’s a pretty little thing, isn’t it.
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it truly is, life is what it is, things that make me smile…priceless..
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Awesome Nancy, …it was a journey of heartbeats, soft and slow, ……I’ve never heard this Beatles song, … I’ll be listening again, …🎶💙🎶
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So glad you enjoyed this piece, Penn. That one’s by Ringo. 🎶
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What a great take on this Nancy! I really enjoyed it.
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Thank you! It looked like it could be a nightlight.
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A magical story
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Mille grazie, cara Sadje.
I miss having little ones in the house.
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I understand my friend.
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Oh my, this is lovely, Nancy. What a gorgeous song too.
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Thank you, Dear Keith. A lovely song by Ringo.
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Just lovely Nancy. And that song sung by Ringo was the perfect night-cap. I’d never heard it.
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Thanks, Matt. Always a treat to introduce new music to my readers.
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I’m grateful for it it. Thanks Nancy.
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Beautiful writing, Nancy 😊
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Thanks for your lovely comment, Clive.
How’s Sirena? Home with mom and dad yet?
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You’re welcome, it was a lovely post.
Thanks for asking. Sirena has been on another course of antibiotics but has greatly improved. Hoping they will be home together very soon 🤞
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It’s rough seeing the newbies in NICU. She’s in the best place right now. 🙏🏼
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She is, they’ve looked after her so well. Fingers crossed for them 🤞
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absolutely lovely 🌹🌹🌹
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Thanks, Sis. Missing wee ones in the house. 🩷
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A beautiful poem that captures the essence of the image. Well done.
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Thanks, Fan. It’s a beautiful image, isn’t it.
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Brings to mind, Golden Slumbers, close your eyes….
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A definite contender, Phil. That whole medley is gorgeous.
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