First Breaths
Eyes closed
in blessed relief
my hands rest
on a tiny chest
and I feel
the first breaths
rise...and...fall
small
first breaths
of one
just learning
how.
my favorite post partum moments were of resting, feeling them snuggled to my cheek where I was able to feel the tiny puffs of air, and rest my hands on their chest or back. I'd just lay there and feel them breathe grateful they were safely with me.
© 2014 Tamera Dobbins