THE JOURNEY
Wriggled, writhed headfirst
down a one-way tunnel
Saw a pinpoint of light
Of hope
Squeezed, squished
through the door
into the light
Boogermeister suction
But finally
bundled, bawling
Soothed by mama’s waiting breast
© 2013 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
Trifecta wanted exactly 33 words about “new beginnings.” Can’t think of one better for my daughter, nor for myself. The journey continues – she in California, artist on fire; me in the chill of Wisconsin, warmth all in my heart.
We always called the blue suction bulb the “Boogermeister.” A family thing, like “melty and weird” and “migdo pigdo.” Ah, yes, my family keeps me sane! Peace, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil 
Polly Robinson
Ha! What a fun start to life ‘Squeezed, squished …’
1sojournal
I was smiling while reading it. It’s a lot of fun saying it aloud. And for some reason, I knew exactly what you meant by boogermeister.
Elizabeth
http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/
vivinfrance
The perfect new beginning (which I always think of as tautology!). My two gave me the ultimate high, and still do.
brian miller
ha…what an interesting look at birth…squeezed out the foor and into the light….thank goodness for the cuddling there in the end…ha….fun rhythm to this one…
kaykuala
How nice! It comes with the warmth of motherhood. Can never be better than that despite the cold of Wisconsin. A very fun verse with all its seriousness. Great write Amy!
Hank
Kim Nelson
Nothing like the love of a good mama!
bajanpoet
WOW …. This is awesome … I LOVE THAT. Reminds me of when my boys were born. This is lovely 🙂
Sara v
Hi Amy! Once you’ve gone through that birth process, it’s kinda hard to think of any other type of new beginnings. Love the boogermeister. Thank you for all your warm, heartful words at my blog. Makes me all melty inside 🙂
jannatwrites
Boogermeister suction made me snicker. I found one of those bulbs in my closet when I cleaned it out last week. Ah, memories 🙂
Renee Espriu
I like it! Poor little babe. Probably thinking things we would not want to know. Booger sucker, indeed! And they do work! LOL 🙂