Exceptional There's nothing like the love of one's firstborn Cradlesong by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig Define Love with the Young contest entry

Restlessly, she sleeps as she listens for the slightest whimper from baby girl. Soundly, he tries to sleep for he knows an awakening elbow will signal it is time for him to pad barefoot towards tiny cries  demanding diaper duty, reassuring rocking,  or a calming caress. For physical nourishment, he gently carries baby girl to the communal bed to suckle.  Theirs is a shared                              life-giving,                               life-loving                              LULLABY.     Recognized Author Notes

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