his birth (Poem)

Christine at Abbey of the Arts is throwing a poetry party this week, her 41st. All are invited. The theme is "expanding the heart in gratitude" and the instructions are to write a haiku (or a longer poem) about "a heart-expanding moment for you, in the course of everyday life". Alternatively, participants may contribute a gratitude list of at least "five things you are grateful for".

I offer this:

his birth

pushing pushing pushed   then done

together     breathing apart

child drawing circle to close

On November 29, Christine will draw at random the name of one lucky contributor who will receive a copy of her newest zine, Crossing the Threshold: New Year, New Beginnings.

To offer your own poem or gratitude list and to read others' contributions, click here.