a moment

holding you close.

your belly next to mine.

heartbeats aligned.

breathing, slowly.

calm.

serene.

perched on my hip, your hand holding my arm.

safe and close.

secure.

exploring surroundings while safely nestled.

looking with eyes wide.

absorbing.

observing.

hearing and listening.

learning.

singing and whispering.

asking questions.

speaking answers.

wondering and wandering.

wonderment and awe.

sunshine and breeze.

birds chirp and clouds drift.

leaves glint.

variations of green.

rays illuminate.

brightness.

glow.

squinting.  don't blink.

bees float from flower to flower.

hummingbirds flit, suspended in time.

a moment.