Brown fleck
in a green eye:
something rare, I
got the green, the
thickness of your hair, my
children got the
hazel-brown
so maybe
in that fleck
there was encoded
double-helix style
a spark
of life
which carried on from you
to me
to them
and now I see
with mother’s eyes
the way you used to see.
And yes, I’m tired.
And yes, I struggle sometimes, still
At the heart of it all
eyes see
[and all
I see
is] love.
© Experimentsinfiction 2020, All Rights Reserved
Tonight, Mish is our host at dVerse, and she has asked us to write about eyes. My mother had unusual eyes, green flecked with hazel. So I thought I’d write about those.
Such a lovely photo, Ingrid, and I love this poem dedicated to your mother and her eyes. I would have loved to have had green eyes, but mine are blue. I love the touch of science in the lines:
‘in that fleck
there was encoded
double-helix style
a spark
of life
which carried on from you
to me
to them’.
Thanks, Kim – it’s fascinating what gets carried in the genes.
I’m sure every speck has a story that goes back hundreds of generations. You just never know who it will pop up in next! Double helix. Love that reference.
Yes, it’s a kind of magic isn’t it?
It is, all part of the great cosmic plan 🙂
Oh, this is so beautiful and heartwarming!
Thanks Lucy ❤️
Lovely poem, Ingrid. It’s nice to see the traits of our parents in our children. Wonderful photo of you and your sons! <3
Thanks Cheryl – the best thing is when the eyes are happy and full of love ❤️
I love how you wrote this to your mother’s eye, and how you can trace it down the helix codes into your boys… lovely
Thanks Bjorn – a little tribute to my mother.
Love that picture! And yes, how amazing to see through the gift of genetics love passed on in eyes.
Thanks Dora – it truly is a gift!
How we inherit traits and how and if we pass them on is a fascinating topic. It’s weird to see traits of generations passed on and not just the genetic ones in my sons. Wonderful photo of a loving mother and her two wonderful sons 🙂
Yes isn’t is fascinating? So many things get passed on and it’s wonderful to watch it unfolding!
I really like your response to the prompt, the way it combines the science of genetics with love and reflections of your mother. This part really spoke to me….”And yes, I’m tired. And yes, I struggle sometimes”. Acceptance and perseverance…some of the greatest gifts our mothers can give and teach us.
Yes, I don’t know if I always get it right (especially with home-schooling) but at least I try!
And what a joyful photo to share!
I love the happy photo at the end of this! It is so curious to look at the people in our families and see how characteristics are passed along. 🙂
Yes, it’s wonderful to see! Thanks Jaya 😊
I am a stepfather, so my three daughters all have their father’s bluish eyes. Mine are hazel/amber, that change with shirt color; no kids to inherit mine. Just found out last year I am Italian, and I have Italian cousins, aunts and uncles. My mother’s eyes were sky-blue.
How wonderful to discover family roots you never knew you had. It must be nice to have colour-changing eyes to match your outfit!
Your words are woven with love.
They certainly are, Ken. Thanks!
We do see the roots and branches of ancestry so clearly in our children’s eyes. And what a wonderful photo! (K)
Thanks Kerfe – it was a happy day!
My Ex’s eyes…
Loved your presentation, Ingrid. My hat is off.
Thanks, Ron – pleased you enjoyed!
What a mother eyes can see: its all about love. I love your poem and photo – very heartwarming.
Thanks Grace 😊
This is a beautiful and heartwarming piece, Ingrid. I love the photo of you and your boys.
Thanks Eugenia ❤️
My pleasure, Ingrid! 😊
when i was little i use to want green eyes. i didnt like my dark brown eyes cause I didnt feel special. but, now i appreciate the beauty of it all. you and your boys look really cute and happy.
It’s great when we learn to accept and love ourselves the way we are. It took me a long time to get there!
I love your descriptive poem and the beutiful picture of you and your boys Ingrid. What happy green eyed adorable faces and smiles of lips and eyes. 😎😎😎👩👧👦
Thanks Cindy 😊🤗😍 so grateful to have such precious boys!
Youi’re selcome. Oh such a gift and they are lucky to have such a loving momma! ❤️❤️❤️🙏
A lovely compliment to your mother her eyes and her love
Much💝love
Thank you Gillena ❤️
Aye. Beautiful, Ingrid.
Thanks Nick 🙏 👁
Hi Ingrid, I am here after reading Vincent’s post today about your little boy who has Benji’s big blog! 💕 I am amazed to see how could a tiny boy could write so well without his mom’s support and strength. You should be a proud mom for sure! 👍
At the heart of it all
eyes see [and all
I see is] love.
Very well said Ingrid. The combination of two sets of characteristics into one is the fine work of Providence’s hands and the three of you together is a classic pose!
Hank
Thanks Hank 😊
what a lovely family shot, good looking lot!
Yes they often say we don’t fully appreciate our parents until we are one … nice your mum had unusual eyes
The genetic mix is so fascinating! Your photo is precious and beautiful. Well done!