They sit together like this every night, his downy head nestling underneath her chin. Moonlight peeps through the window spreading a glow over the tiny room filled with baby things. All is calm, all is quiet other than the rhythmic sound of chair runner against hard wood floor. She considers all the babies soothed in this old rocker, handed down from past generations. He wraps his warm hand around her finger. She breathes him in. Powder, milk, sweetness. She wonders who he will become.
photo courtesy of mvictor @ morgueFile |
This was written especially for GBE 2: Blog On Week 130 – Prompt: a conversation with no wordsโฆ
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Julie{isCocoandCocoa} says
I miss those quiet moments sometimes
Talya Tate Boerner says
Me too.
Amanda Coers says
What a beautiful picture ๐ I love these times snuggled with my little ones.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thanks Amanda. Sweet times.
Dorothy Johnson says
Lovely reminders of sweet times.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you Dorothy.
Word Nerd says
Mmmm, love this. These moments with my babies and then my grands have all been so precious. Beautiful.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you!
Joyce Lansky says
Wonderful post. It’s been awhile since my babies held these sort of conversations with me.
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Talya Tate Boerner says
Me too Joyce:(
Melissa Swedoski says
That picture is enough for an entire post. If you’ve ever held a tiny baby’s hand, it’s enough.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you Melissa.
Brenda Stevens says
WOW i felt like i was there in that moon lit room..and i heard the rocker!!!! AMAZING WRITE!!!
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you Brenda!
Jo says
As often happens, Brenda spoke my words. I did hear the rocker creaking the floor and the smell of the baby was vivid. Excellent piece, excellent conversation.