As I am illuminated by
the spotlight of a screen
in my arms I hold
my love
my treasured
a child being
I feel them breathing in safety
and the comfort of being held
by their mama
their nurturer
the connection to the world
some days they need to cling
to hold on to me
in desperation
they need to know me
because I'm the only place in the world
that provides relief from the storm
eventually their grasp
fingers once held so tightly
loosen, relax and
calm
in my arms I hold my love
my treasured child being.