You are the balm for my soul
My gut reaction when things turn sour
Often inappropriate
Always healing
******
You ring like musical bells
Inside my head
When you erupt from the ones I love
Especially the belly version from a child
*****
When you are absent
From my life
The days are dark and dreary
Seeming to drag on forever
*****
When you are present
Each and every day
Is a more precious gift
Of beauty and grace
March 30, 2008
You are the balm for my soul
My gut reaction when things turn sour
Often inappropriate
Always healing
******
You ring like musical bells
Inside my head
When you erupt from the ones I love
Especially the belly version from a child
*****
When you are absent
From my life
The days are dark and dreary
Seeming to drag on forever
*****
When you are present
Each and every day
Is a more precious gift
Of beauty and grace
Vixen's Den 
March 30, 2008 at 8:19 am
Nothing like a child’s laughter.
laughter lines
March 30, 2008 at 8:43 am
Beautiful photo… and I like that you have written little love poems (well that’s the way I read them) to laughter. I especially like the lines… “often inappropriate, always healing.” So true.
March 30, 2008 at 8:57 am
Raven’s reading of your work is much like mine. These are love poems to laughter, the joy of our hearts. Wonderful, Vixen!
March 30, 2008 at 9:07 am
That’s so nice! And what a lovely picture!
March 30, 2008 at 9:20 am
Oh, the delight! to hear the unbridled belly laughter of a child!
March 30, 2008 at 9:31 am
You’ve brought wonderful life to laughter, giving it a persona of sorts. Well done. Oh, and thank you for your kind words on my poem. They are much appreciated.
March 30, 2008 at 9:37 am
how wonderfully put, like Raven, I think they are love poems to laughter and the people who cause this happiness.
March 30, 2008 at 10:43 am
A blissful poem.
March 30, 2008 at 11:20 am
Delightfully laughter producing – Love it1
March 30, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Aww, I love that face. You’re poem is very well written, I love it!
March 30, 2008 at 6:45 pm
I very much enjoyed your poems, and the darling photo. 🙂
March 31, 2008 at 12:43 am
What a cutie-pie!
March 31, 2008 at 5:06 am
Outstanding and what a superb photo to match!
March 31, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Loving laughter! I love these! Well thought!
March 31, 2008 at 12:50 pm
This is amazing.
March 31, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Oh my gosh that is a fantastic photo!
March 31, 2008 at 9:58 pm
she is soo cute!!!!
April 1, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Oh, lovely. The photos is fabulous. I went the same way: children’s laughter.
April 1, 2008 at 5:09 pm
This is so happy and upbeat. Despite the sadness in it, there is always the future and the anticipation of another visit (I envision this as a grandmother awaiting visits). Anywhere there is hope, I am happy. Wonderful work!
April 2, 2008 at 10:59 am
a child’s laughter really is the most beautiful music!