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Sep 28Liked by Violet Carol

Oh you can't do this to me without warning, you can't go from writing about eating asparagus with a broom (a broom??) to such beautiful words about babies. It's my daughter's first birthday next week, I'm already a mess and now, again, I'm weeping (take it as a compliment) πŸ˜‚

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Brb gonna try eating asparagus with a broom tonight πŸ˜‚

Happy first birthday to your tiny πŸ’– Taking all the tears as compliments!!! Thank you so much for the sweet words 🫢🏻

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I have to tell you... I LOVE your little girl brain. The motherhood poems are gorgeous, ripe and resonant. Maybe especially so, juxtaposed with Asparagus.

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Thank you so so much! 🫢🏻 Little asparagus girl in me is also grateful πŸ₯Ή

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These poems are beautiful Violet ❀️ I want to print out the first one and hang it near the rocking chair if baby number two happens.

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Omg β€” I would be so honored πŸ₯ΉπŸ©΅

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