Being in your arms
was like a child’s blanket.
And hearing
your heart beating
was like a lullaby.
I never wanted to lose
that safety.
© Sarah Doughty
For the Word-High July Prompts
of Filipino words,
hosted by Rosema and Maria.
Kalinaw – (n.) serenity, tranquility
well aticulated
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Thabk you so much!
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i love this. sweet sweet words.
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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your writing expresses/captures my thoughts and feelings so well
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Aw thank you. It’s always nice to know my writing is so meaningful to some. 💕
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yep. it is.
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😊😊😊😊
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the metaphor, the beat, the meaning, they make my heart sing. ❤
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Oh yes.
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❤
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Heart-touching! beautiful ❤
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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Living the dream! Sweetness. ❤
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Thank you! 😊
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a perfect destination for anyone 🙂
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Yes, it is. Thank you!
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Me too! I’d love to be wrapped in the arms of my loved ones, forever and ever. ❤️
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Sigh. I miss that feeling. When you have so much anxiety and fear from PTSD, it’s hard to even accept it from the ones I love.
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This is so beautiful, it reminds me of a love story =)
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Aww thank you! That’s what it was meant to be! 😊
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It was lovely =)
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Thank you.
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Love this… the child’s blanket analogy is perfect.
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Aww thank you! 😊
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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This is sheer peace and it was a joy to read.
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Thank you so much! 😊 😊 😊
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You are welcome so much! 🙂
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😊
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Just beautiful Sarah! You’ve captured the feeling of safety ❤
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Aw thank you so much! 😊
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Yes, such a beautiful feeling of love, warmth, and protection.
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It is. 💕
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Such a beautiful feeling!
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Yes it is. 💕
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👌💗 Oh sigh…yes!
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Aww thanks, love! 😊
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