From across the room
You catch her eye, your Mommy.
A smile splits your face.
Her face mirrors yours.
You kick your feet with such glee,
Joyful Mommy’s home.
Your excitement brings
Her such happiness. Rarely,
Does she smile like this.
With such love and peace
Across her face, it’s clear, you
Complete the puzzle.
You grin. You’re ready.
She tosses you overhead,
Air fills with laughter.
When the game is done,
Mommy pulls you to her heart.
You lay your head down.
Your grin says “kidding!”
A giggle bursts forth. You jump.
Mommy shakes her head.
Still, she smiles softly,
Taking you into her arms,
Holding you aloft.
Image Description: A baby dressed in a fluffy white robe lies on a soft, white surface. A mother's hand reaches out. The baby takes her finger. Mother and baby have brown skin.
Credit: William Fortunato / Pexels
About the Poet
Laura Browne-Lambert is a queer, neurodivergent, and chronically ill writer whose writing emphasizes the characters, identities, and experiences she missed out on in her youth. She lives in Boston, MA and enjoys gardening, painting, and finding new science fiction or fantasy stories to enjoy. She is also the creator of the Underground Bookshelf. This project provides free short stories and literary resources with the intention of making diverse stories more accessible to everyone. Visit Underground Bookshelf at https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/.
Image Description: Laura Browne-Lambert, a disabled, White woman sits in front of a concrete wall on a sandy beach. She is wearing a blue, plaid shirt, black leather jacket, and black dress pants. Her hair is windswept. Her black cane leans against the concrete wall.
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