A Prayer from the Womb

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A Prayer from the Womb

Why did you tear me off you,

When you knew I’d die without you?

I promised you peaceful sleep,

But you wouldn't hear me.

You were in the midst of planning your future.

I promised I wouldn't pull at your gown,

Nor test my vocal cords when I'm hungry.

But still you didn't let me be.

I promised I would behave when your friends visit,

And when you're on the phone or in the kitchen.

But you still threw me out of your system.

Why mama, why? Am I so unagreeable?

I don't keep it against you mama.

I know that now you know.

I still echo those very promises,

Though I might go back on some of them.

I'm only human, mama just like you.

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Alexia commented on A Prayer from the Womb

01-23-2010

What a wonderful poem. I hope you don't mind I posted it to my facebook to share with my friends it has a link to your poem Great write

abraham

01/23/2010

Thanks, Alexia, for the read and appreciation. You're welcome to share the work.

Marsink commented on A Prayer from the Womb

01-19-2010

A creative perspective of life before birth, from the unborn, at that! I like the 'promises' of the baby! You can pull a rabbit out of the hat. Great clever write.

abraham

01/20/2010

Thanks, Marsink. It's an issue very close to my heart. Hence the poem.

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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