In between
Living and waiting to live
Songs of mourning and lullabies
Life as it were and as it will be
Tears for the loss and baby cries
A cycle that ends
And begins again with no surprise
Twilight and morning sunrise
In between
An ultrasound and looking into my newborn baby’s eyes
– Written for dVerse Poetics, prompt was “limbo.” I also implemented the Form for All 55 word challenge. WC 55. Photos are of my daughter. She was born 1lb. and 10oz. at 27 weeks. She is now 6 months old (3 months adjusted) and 11lbs. 7.5oz.
What a blessing and that is a sweet photo.
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Thank you! She is amazing 😊
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A beautiful gift!
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Life is a series of limbos for us. I like the way you entwined life and death!
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Thank you!
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Her time in limbo must have been hard but she has come out beaming – I love that last couplet
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Thank you! We are so grateful.
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Limbo is a lot about waiting….. but in cases like this it’s so much worth the wait.
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Yes it is! 🙂
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Nice description of limbo: “In between
Living and waiting to live”
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Thank you!
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Ah, limbo with a blessing at the end! Nicely written.
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Yes she is! Thank you.
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Your daughter looks so happy and is so cute. Your love got her through. It must have been a very tough experience, the limbo.
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It was indeed. Thank you!
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You are very welcome.
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She’s lovely! ❤️
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Oh thank you!
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My apologies for replying so late – life and work intruded.
I’m deeply touched that you shared this.
Thanks for adding to the Limbo prompt
~ M
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Thank you!
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