Magnificently Different

Magnificently Different

Standing there before the tallest

of mirrors like that,

Casually cupping her swollen belly

and proud ..

Those firm, yet gentle strokes of

hers ..  

Served as some protective shield

Perhaps ..

Much the way he sometimes held

his bowl backed mandolin ..

He then smiled and mouthed her

name ..

And dreamed of loving her again

But next time magnificently different .. 

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

When it comes to love as we get older we all have those moments in which we know we should have loved someone differently and been more present for that person and not so self focused.

The scene that is playing out before our eye in this poem is a tender loving moment. Watching a mother rub her belly when pregnant is one of those things a woman does without even thinking about it. It is soothing, comforting and even protective in nature. A private beautiful moment here.

[Neville]

I am delighted you cared enough to take a peek behind the title my friend and felt able to leave such a heart-warming comment behind .. Much appreciated and then some ... Neville :)

[Lorry]

Superb. If only and maybes would right the wrongs (or should that be write?) of the many splendoured mistakes of our back catalogues of regret and exorcise all those moments that play over our minds, like the deleted scenes of platoon cropping up in the middle of a Disney flick.
Your end line and title are a gem and will now forever be known as my excuse for when the brown stuff hits the powered cooling system 😎

[Neville]

Cheers Loz .. one could not wish for more than the gift I think you just left for me here sir .. so cheers again ... Oh' n how's the road trip comin on .. Pop in if you are anywhere near .. I can send ya the coordinates no prob :)

[Lorry]

Great. Doing the Glenmorangie tour this afternoon, so won't be driving for a while 😊

[alanwgraham]

You've caught that magical time wonderfully Neville. It just seems like a bump yet without it we would be nothing. Your likeness with the mandolin is great.
Enjoyed very much and revived a few memories.
All the best,
Alan

[Neville]

thank you Alan, good to see you hear and even better that you have left your mark behind .. Always appreciated mate .. Hope all is good out there and you n the family are safe and well ..

Neville :)

[Hayllie]

Wow this hits home very close to me. Thank you so much for such a beautifully written piece. Having just lost my pregnancy, this brought a very genuine smile to my lips that has been absent for a while!

[Neville]

Thank you for checking in today and considering these words of mine Hayllie .. Appreciated more than you might imagine and I do sincerely hope you will eventually have many more reasons to smile my friend .. Peace and All Good Things,

Neville :)

[mattavelli]

Hello, Neville! :)
Who is that pretty lady?
This was thoughtful and loving, a real pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing.

[Neville]

Hi Matt .. Her name was Pam & thank you for visiting, always and muchly appreciated ..
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Hi Matt .. Her name was Pam & thank you for visiting, always and muchly appreciated ..

Neville

[Meenakshi Dutta]

Marvellous imagery portrayed N!
Closing line steals the show.

Best wishes,
S

[Neville]

Bless you S_o_D my friend & Regard to you too :)

[Meenakshi Dutta]

Bless ya too:)

[Neville]

... big smiles from ear to there :)