what was it like
when he ached within his bones
for the warmth of his mother’s arms?
for her tender voice
and soft folds of her stomach
to lean in and breathe in her scent?
when she left him
would he know it was coming
like the scent of rain before a shower?
would hollowness crack open
within his chest like an earthquake
when she closed her eyes one last time?
how long until he feels that again?
the need he had once
to be loved by a woman?
this first love looking down on him
as she fed him with adoring eyes
and the next one wanting only to
love him as if she knew him then
as his mother knew him
innocent and smooth
eyes filled with wonder
still curious
unbroken
full
-Les’Nspired
Written: Sep 14, 2024
