Someday these little feet will be used for walking, jumping, dancing, running, swimming, kicking and jump-roping. But for now these new toes, only nine weeks in this world, are just kissed a lot by mom and dad.
A baby’s feet, like sea-shells pink,
Might tempt, should Heaven see meet,
An angel’s lips to kiss, we think,
A baby’s feet.
Like rose-hued sea-flowers toward the heat
They stretch and spread and wink
Their ten soft buds that part and meet.
No flower-bells that expand and shrink
Gleam half so heavenly sweet
As shine on life’s untrodden brink
A baby’s feet.
– Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909)
7 Comments
kerri Jul 21, 2004 8:46 PM
what a sweet poem! and sweet little feet in the picture, as well….but then i always have been a “foot” person….
KatieM Jul 22, 2004 12:47 AM
Becca it is me (katie mcclellan) from 3rd south so long ago. I’m at home in Johnson City living with my parents and working on a second bachelors (bfa in photogrpahy) here at etsu. How exciting that you have a baby, I looked at some of the pictures on your blog, she is beautiful. That is so wonderful. Your pictures are great. I hope the adoption went well. How are you doing? I think about you often, wondering what you and Jeremy are up to. I used to see your brother around Chattanooga, one of his friends and roommates married one of my good friends this past may. How is your health? Mine hasn’t been bad. Livia is so precious. I’m so happy to have found you! Its been too long. I have a blog, but you can email me too at MKathryanm@aol.com Take Care!
bethany Jul 22, 2004 4:40 AM
There are few things sweeter in life than fat baby feet. Love the photo. :)
Jeremy Jul 22, 2004 4:46 PM
Fabulous picture! Fabulous sweet little feet!
Anne Jul 22, 2004 7:06 PM
Best picture ever. I’d buy a calendar with different baby feet for every month. I’m so looking forward to actually meeting Livia! I didn’t meet her week 1, then a quartet gig kept me away two weeks ago, then GI on Sunday, and I have another gig this Sunday. Grr! (I’m shaking my fist in the air at the injustice of it all) But I’ll be at the shower on Sunday… I can’t wait!
kara Jul 22, 2004 9:55 PM
amazing how little, soft and perfectly formed they are. such precious art!!!! maddie is four months old today – just pulled out the big girl exersaucer – what fun!! btw, i never thought i would be, but you got me HOOKED on the amazing race!!!!! i have VERY strong opinions about some of the teams but will keep them to myself…for now…
rebecca Jul 22, 2004 10:35 PM
good to see you on the blog, anne! glad you’ll be at the shower sunday — it’ll be great. : )
yay, kara’s watching TAR!! i must admit that the theme music gets me pretty excited… maybe you and brannon should race, kara. of course, only when maddie’s old enough.