Thanks John, that's interesting line of thought for sure. Fuel for a for a future poem... Happy 2024 to you too.

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A poem that put me in mind of our lives as non-verbal infants whose senses guide them towards the light: "the smile on my mother’s face
first light…". Happy new year Tom. John

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Thanks so much Stephen, Andy, Graham and Keith for the very kind and encouraging comments.

My mother told my first word had been "light" and I thought there was something poetic to be explored in that idea... Sadly, the other verses are all imagined but still, it's something we must all seek out wherever and whenever we can.

Many thanks to Hugh, Holden, Hélène, Manish, Tim and Carlton for the 'likes' and for taking a moment to read my words. I really appreciate it - as always. 😃

Happy new year to all my talented Write Out Loud friends.

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A lovely poem, Tom, the language rich yet flowing with ease. Your reading of it is excellent.

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This is really beautiful, an imagery-rich journey through light and life, 👏

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Keep it burning Tom! There are some lovely special words here. Happy New Year!

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Tom,
this is an incredible piece of writing. Your use of the word light is very interesting as it has many connotations, most of all theologically where it is seen as the rival and victor of darkness. One often hears the expression 'the light of the world'. In this poem you place it in a family context which brings a loving warmth. I really enjoyed this and thank you,
Keith

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