Monday, June 22, 2020

ONE SHINING MOMENT

Haibun Mnday, and we are challenged to
feature  “one shining moment““ in our
lives. 
Submitted to dVerse
June 22, 2020
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My one shining moment occurred in March of 1958 when my first born child, a son,  was placed in my arms.  Unwrapping the blanket, I examined  each small, perfect part.  Ten fingers, ten  toes (two joined to the first joint exactly as his father’s). Two bright eyes peered at me above a button nose.  My eyes filled with tears of joy and amazement at this miraculous gift of life with which I’d been entrusted.  I prayed for the wisdom to guide him wisely to manhood.  I prayed he’d learn real jewels are in sunsets, that riches are found in the loving of souls touched along life’s way, and I was profoundly grateful for this wondrous gift..... this one shining moment.

the earth springs to life
I am gifted with a son
God grant me wisdom

15 comments:

  1. Oh I am misty eyed here. What a beautiful shining moment you've described. The details are just perfect - the button nose; and the prayers...The moment of motherhood is truly a miracle....truly a shining moment. The photo is a delight. And you've capped it all with a traditional haiku...so very well done. Thank you for posting!

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  2. I wish I could remember feeling so grateful when my first child was born. The memories have blurred, but I know I cried a lot :)

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  3. So lovely, Beverly. I felt joy mixed with amazement after both my daughters were born--but I went through days of labor with my first, so I was also exhausted.

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  4. OMG this is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this shining moment

    Much💖love

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  5. A beautiful haibun. The advent of new life into the world is certainly a shining moment!

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  6. Awwww what an adorable little baby. He was born happy. Beautiful haibun, Beverly.

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  7. A shining moment all mothers share, yet they are all unique. Beautiful, Bev.

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  8. Oh this is such a tender haibun. Felt the love leaking!

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  9. This is so wonderful and lovely... and he must now be a man close to retirement.

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    1. As a matter of fact, he DID just retire after 30 years as a respiratory therapist, so he was on the front line as the Covid crisis started. I'm proud to say he's a fine man. I think I did OK!

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  10. Exquisite! I love the line " I prayed he’d learn real jewels are in sunsets, that riches are found in the loving of souls touched along life’s way,"

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  11. The birth of a son is certainly one of life's most brightly shining moments! It is wise for a mother to pray and teach their child what is truly valuable. Thanks for sharing, Bev!

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