Counted Ticks

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Mira Jay

Fallen from her original tone she said, “10 days late”

My grounds rose till skies whispered, “240 more you’ve to wait”

Bringing together fibers from joy gone apart

The special date was carved on the calendar of my heart

Feed the chimney; dust off the cold

Paint the room in ivory and gold

Plant jasmine and sprinkle life’s essence

Sing psalms and burn incense

Invite the sun, stars and the moon

An Angel will arrived home too soon

My Princess

Deep in my heart born a symphony of time

Composing a welcome-note in love rhyme

Tick-tuck… woke up dawn waking pain in her deep

With each contraction, my beats did leap

One.. Two.. Three.. and the fourth accompanied with a cry

Showing up with the first ray saluting sky

The ray destined to erase chill

O’… her name shall be Rachel

August’s most beautiful rose

Look at those tiniest toes!

Shall I count! O’ no; I’ll count no more

You’re between my arms now; the only one I’ll ever adore

52 thoughts on “Counted Ticks”

Nelson on October 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm said:

Amazing – one of the most inspiring and beautiful poetic works I’ve read in a while!

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- Mira Jay on October 10, 2012 at 10:55 pm said:
  
  & so is the one this was written for :)…thanks dear
  Peaceful evening
  
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boomiebol on October 10, 2012 at 10:59 pm said:

Lovely

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- Mira Jay on October 10, 2012 at 11:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks dear..
  
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willowdot21 on October 11, 2012 at 12:11 am said:

wonderful ode to motherhood and birth.

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 12:37 am said:
  
  Thanks dear; glad to see you around..
  Peace & Light
  
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grandfathersky on October 11, 2012 at 4:22 am said:

Mira – Having been there twice (from conception to birth 😉 I have to say you have written the woman’s heart so lovingly and true, (and just to add the fathers heart too …)
Love and Light always

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 10:47 am said:
  
  Thanks daddy:) glad to have your beats added..
  Much Love & Light back to you
  
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Bumba on October 11, 2012 at 4:45 am said:

A lovely poem. Good health to you both.

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 10:40 am said:
  
  Thanks dear & you’ve skipped one:)
  Love & Light
  
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tornadoday on October 11, 2012 at 5:01 am said:

…and this, dear Mira, is the most beautiful part of you ~ this verse ~ this extension of your love, your breath, your song. Absolutely exquisite. She is indeed an angel with baby toes! ~ Love to you both my dear friend. ~ Bobbie

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 10:43 am said:
  
  Thanks Bobbie; I’m glad you’ve seen it as such for I do too…much love back
  
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epi on October 11, 2012 at 6:34 am said:

made me smile. (it’s beautiful, it’s simple, it’s honest.)

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 10:49 am said:
  
  Here’s my smile too.. Thanks for stopping
  Good day ahead
  
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yepirategunn on October 11, 2012 at 8:09 am said:

Absolutely beautiful work of art…what could follow this? I feel honoured simply to have read it. Years, and years from now your daughter will admire, adore these words and her mother who wrote them.
Have a wonderful long motherhood.

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 10:55 am said:
  
  mmm..it’s all I wish; she grows to find herself not only in my life, heart & mind but also in the memory of time. Ah & she’s my niece; I’m still one piece:)
  Thanks for the wishes; I’ll pass it to thr right person
  Love & Light
  
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  - yepirategunn on October 12, 2012 at 5:40 am said:
    
    The words were beautiful and made by you! ”In the memory of time”…velvet words..you are an enchantress…
    
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    - Mira Jay on October 12, 2012 at 4:07 pm said:
      
      Wish I were so it’d be more fair: wizard vs. enchantress:)
      Love & Light
      
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Colourfade on October 11, 2012 at 8:37 am said:

: ) PRINCESS INDEED …

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 11:00 am said:
  
  She is..thanks
  
  Peace & Light
  
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Debbie on October 11, 2012 at 10:13 am said:

My babies now have babies but the song of a mother’s heart never fades. Really beautifully told, Mira!

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 11:02 am said:
  
  May they be granted crowned lives..
  Thanks for your visit carrying your motherly heart..
  
  Peace & Light
  
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Sharmishtha Basu on October 11, 2012 at 1:59 pm said:

loved it!

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm said:
  
  glad you did..
  much love back to you dear
  
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  - Sharmishtha Basu on October 16, 2012 at 1:45 pm said:
    
    was hoping a few new posts but you are so predictable… :p
    
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    - Mira Jay on October 16, 2012 at 3:46 pm said:
      
      hahaha… since childhood, I have loved Math but not the calculus-part just because I don’t believe in quantities:)
      Hugs – the next post is an answer to your request..
      
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soumyav on October 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm said:

lovely ode to a expecting one and the expected one! so touching and beautiful it was ,as innocent as the new born in her mother’s arms!

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 5:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks dear… the moment my eyes fell on her, I’ve realised I could have waited a lifetime for her blessing not only 250days..
  
  Peaceful times
  
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drsuraiyanasim on October 11, 2012 at 4:54 pm said:

This is so cute and tender….just the way babies are. I love babies…..i think they are the most beautiful creatures on earth. 🙂
I could look at their doll-like faces and play with their tiny toes for hours. I love this poem dear Mira!

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dr. & may you have your own doll:)
  
  Love & Light
  
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  - drsuraiyanasim on October 11, 2012 at 6:18 pm said:
    
    Oh that wud be lovely….i wish so too my dear God-willing! And i wish the same for you. 🙂
    
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    - Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 6:47 pm said:
      
      O’ dear; I already have my doll & I won’t wish have another…may you have as much as you wish; I’m pretty sure you’ll be an amazing mother…
      Hugs
      
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☮♥☆ on October 11, 2012 at 6:50 pm said:

God bless you both
May your souls never part… 🙂

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- Mira Jay on October 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks Vim; a treasured wish…
  Love & Light
  
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Wendell A. Brown on October 13, 2012 at 5:41 pm said:

I find myself blessed by the words of my dear angel upon her return to sharing her treasured gold! I have missed your poems and you have not lost your touch for this edition is beauty personified. The new heart throb is very lovely and will sweep many hearts away. I am very happy for your blessing, and for you allowing us to share in your joy! Sweet blessings to you Mira, my dear sister! May God’s loving grace always sustain you both!

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- Mira Jay on October 13, 2012 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  Powers of Universe!!.. Wendell that’s so sweet of you; thanks for the spring breeze you blow my way; I’m the one blessed by your light & love…thanks again my dear; always pleasure to hear from you..
  
  Love & Light
  
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kathryningrid on October 14, 2012 at 3:10 am said:

O exquisite joy! The heart pounds in synchronicity with the verse.
xo

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- Mira Jay on October 14, 2012 at 1:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks dear; glad to be behind your symphony:)
  much love
  
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Miro on October 14, 2012 at 10:02 pm said:

Beautiful, Mira.

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- Mira Jay on October 15, 2012 at 12:25 am said:
  
  Thanks dear…
  Love & Light
  
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Pawan Hira on October 15, 2012 at 10:26 pm said:

This is simply love. A beautiful moment you embraced, that would lift you over and again in life hours. Be in this spirit of love, Mira. This symphony radiates love everywhere.

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- Mira Jay on October 15, 2012 at 11:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks dear for leaving your radiant signature..
  Love & Light
  
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Pete Armetta on October 16, 2012 at 1:16 am said:

So sweet and tender and personal, love it.

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- Mira Jay on October 16, 2012 at 1:52 am said:
  
  Thanks dear; glad you did..
  Peaceful week ahead
  
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festivalking on October 16, 2012 at 4:50 pm said:

the word for this piece is “Beautiful!”

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- Mira Jay on October 16, 2012 at 5:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks dear…&so is yours “reflections” from the meaning to the rhythm: internal&external..
  Peace & Light
  
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Swimming In The Mud on October 16, 2012 at 7:35 pm said:

Superb, my dear. Simply superb. I’ve never heard anyone relate this feeling so beautifullly. God’s blessings on you always!

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- Mira Jay on October 16, 2012 at 10:32 pm said:
  
  Welcome back sweet Sue..
  Thanks for your blessings & hugs back
  
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Subhan Zein on October 17, 2012 at 5:27 pm said:

This is sweet and adorable. Thanks Mira. Blessings and love to you. 🙂

Subhan Zein

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- Mira Jay on October 17, 2012 at 10:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks Zein.. & so is she:)
  Peace & Light
  
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Jenn on November 4, 2012 at 12:06 am said:

I can feel with every sense as you write … a beautiful reminder to me of mine own in words and expressions i can only dream of creating 🙂 simply wonderful 🙂 … Enjoy your niece always 🙂 bright blessings 🙂

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- Mira Jay on November 4, 2012 at 12:25 am said:
  
  Pleased you’re touched…
  Thanks for the blessings, much more back to you..
  
  Peace & Light
  
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