The Eternal love...

I felt overwhelmed for the initial few moments after my birth,

But sooner realized, I was in intensive care hooked-up to those weird wires and monitors all around.

I wasn't really able to open my eyes completely,

I was crying lustily, my head being slightly bruised during the birth.

I still needed a long deep sleep to recover from that extra physical strain.

While inside, I had all my needs met from my host,

Warmth and food, And the comfort from the cushioning fluid surrounding me.

Now a separate being I am.

Yet I expected my host to soothe my body by holding me skin-to-skin,

And embrace me in a warm cuddle.

The host did it for me, generously again!!!

I immensely enjoyed being held on her chest for the first time, where I could hear and feel her heartbeat.

I stared into her eyes, trying to memorize her face.

She was absolutely entranced!

I tried turning my head towards her while she brushed my fragile cheeks,

I tried grasping her thumb when she placed me in her lovely palms,

I kept staring into her eyes again.

The attachment slowly was getting strengthened by mutual gaze.

I do not understand anything about this world,

But I knew she was most important for I realized she was a safe base for me.

I do not understand the meaning of "I love you”, but my actions spoke far louder than words.

Those screaming fits meant I did love her and trusted her deeply.

I tried moving away from her to explore the world,

But I did return for her incredible attachment and comfort which always left me in an emotional whirlwind.

Adapting to this new world full of unfamiliar sounds and sensations,

I calmly took it all in for I knew my senses needed a lot of fine tuning...

Of all the joys that lighten suffering earth, what joy is welcomed like a newborn child?

-Dorothy Nolte