by amanda wallin
Member since:
August 30, 2006

WELCOME: for my godchild

October 26, 2006 06:29 AM EDT (Updated: October 26, 2006 07:27 PM EDT)
views: 97 | comments: 30

Hello Cole,

 

Do I speak in tongues?

Do I feel calloused?

Do your eyes see beyond me?

Do you know of love?

 

You squirm, I adjust

You belch, I excuse myself

You whimper, I smile

 

You smile, I cry

link to this page
Bookmark this post:
Facebook
Twitter
Delicious
Buzz
More

Comments: 30

Cheryl W. Oct 26, 2006, 6:31am EDT
Aww...this is awesome, Amanda. I really liked it.
Aww, Amanda. Words can't convey how I feel about this one.

Hugs to you and little Cole; your baby of the heart.

Marilyn
June M Oct 26, 2006, 6:41am EDT
This is very touching Amanda. Thanks for sharing it.
Debbie H. Oct 26, 2006, 7:01am EDT
Amanda- So happy for you. He is blessed to have you as his godmother xxx
ilene caron Oct 26, 2006, 7:09am EDT
this was so sweet and well writen. your awseome amanda!
Virginia M. Oct 26, 2006, 7:28am EDT
ahhhh... I can see you holding Cole. Aren't babies beautiful?!?.......Congratulations, Amanda:)
Susan *. Oct 26, 2006, 8:46am EDT
Amanda....what a sweet tribute to your godchild...be sure to print this off for his "memory book"...it's priceless!
Jennifer K. Oct 26, 2006, 8:55am EDT
Amanda...you DO speak the universal language that we all know when first born! I love this piece...it's very powerful.
♯ ♪ Oct 26, 2006, 9:34am EDT
Sounds like Cole is one lucky baby!
amanda wallin Oct 26, 2006, 9:49am EDT
Thank y'all so! I named him actually...yes, the proud godmother a.k.a. Auntie A.
Apryl Just Apryl Oct 26, 2006, 10:54am EDT
Isn't it amazing how a newborn can bring us near tears with just a crooked smile. Very heartwarming. I love it.
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Oct 26, 2006, 10:59am EDT
Being a godmother is a big responsibility, lots of love to give and presents at Christmas!! I've been a godmother FIVE times :))
amanda wallin Oct 26, 2006, 11:01am EDT
Oh, the spoiling's my favorite part. I don['t have to deal with diaper duty. Yay!
Renie 623 Oct 26, 2006, 11:25am EDT
Amanda - this is wonderful. This child is so fortunate to have you in his life.
William M. Oct 26, 2006, 1:06pm EDT
I love it Amanda. Teriffic.
gautami tripathy Oct 26, 2006, 2:05pm EDT
you smile, I cry...
Laura M. Oct 26, 2006, 3:06pm EDT
I cherish how integrated and responsive you are with this new burst of bouncing life. You do not take on a designated or separate role in this captivating poem, but introduce a new exchange within yoursellf through the baby and presume a wonderful intelligence and quiet wisdom and love and perception of truth within this unscarred breath that has been gifted to you and your family. And beyond that, your questions of this child highlight your search for your own best truths. I celebrate with you and will look forward to what changes these gurgles and coos inspire and mirror in your days.

I loved this, Amanda.
mona d. Oct 26, 2006, 3:17pm EDT
i look to the future when he will read, absorb and fall in love with your words. no child could ask for a better godmother than you, my dear.
Cathryn flowers Ritchie Oct 26, 2006, 4:21pm EDT
marvelous, loving, tender..with a woman's full heart.
Cathryn
Edward Nudelman Oct 26, 2006, 7:30pm EDT
Beautiful, simply beautiful.
David Rochester Oct 26, 2006, 7:50pm EDT
I love that you respond so symbiotically to what the baby is doing. I'm sure you will be a great asset to his life, and a cherished presence.
amanda wallin Oct 26, 2006, 8:02pm EDT
Thank you all. Those of you who know of the circumstances leading up to this, I appreciate your comments.
Cecile V. Oct 26, 2006, 11:34pm EDT
I can visualize you there with the child! This is delightful!
you are very lucky to be that child's god mother. be very proud. you deserve it. when do we get to see pixs?
Angie O. Oct 27, 2006, 6:26pm EDT
Congratulations Amanda, a special bond between Godchild and Godmother. Enjoy him and spoil him rotton.
Quinn (aka Entwife) Blackburn Oct 30, 2006, 9:36am EST
Tender and inquisitive, another facet to the Amanda gem. Truly, lovely.
Mark Jepsen Nov 13, 2006, 7:02pm EST
I was always proud of my ability to mug for my kids and promptly trigger their adorable tiny faces to twist into an energetic grin... they were my best audience. Of course, they seemed proceed with some form of bodily evacuation immediately after they witnessed my genius humor. It's the oddest thing, but somehow best audiences seem to have gas.

Join the Conversation
Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment.
Already a member? Sign in
top
 
Gather | Friends | Groups | Share
About Gather | Engagement Marketing | Make New Friends | Gather Points | Advertise on Gather | Gather Press | Privacy | Terms of Service | Community Guidelines
Books | Celebs | Entertainment | Family | Food | Health | Moms | Money | News | Politics | Spirituality | Sports | Travel | Writing
Version 16961, "Pacino"; Copyright © 2009 Gather Inc. All rights reserved.