The Perfect Gift For Expectant Moms!
"Bonding Before Birth & Beyond"
by author, poet, songwriter
Melody A. Marion Bickhem
Poems, Proverbs & Prayers for Expectant Parents
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Includes Scriptures from the Bible on Every Page.
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The perfect gift for an expectant mother or father! Bonding Before Birth & Beyond will delight parents, grandparents and little children too as you read to them. Start the bonding process early by reading to the unborn and newborn child and enjoy reading to children ages 0-7 years. Chapter Two, entitled "Transitions," explains the parenting experience you'll encounter once this little miracle of a baby is born and starts to learn.
Book Description
Delightful poems, sentiments & proverbs in this humorous & heartwarming poetry collection for new and expectant moms, mothers of young children ages 0-7 (and fathers too!).
Great for anyone who enjoys childhood rhymes like those of Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss. What memories! Poems about what an expectant mother feels during pregnancy, how having a baby changes a mother’s life - for the better, the many joys and humorous moments in raising children, the food cravings, having an ultrasound, and a tribute to grandparents…These are just some of the many topics in this beautiful collection of poems, sentiments Proverbs & Psalms for new mothers, grandparents, mothers of young children ages 0-7 and anyone who enjoys great poetry. Makes a great baby shower, Mother's Day or anytime gift. This book is for fathers too! Humorous, optimistic and real life experiences of raising a child with guidance and wisdom straight from the bible.
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"Poems in Bonding Before Birth & Beyond made me laugh and cry tears of joy."
-A mother in Lincolnshire, IL
"I started reading Bonding Before Birth & Beyond on the airplane, and couldn't put it down. The book is wonderful. I loved it!"
-Sonya D.| BET Comedian, Owner of Juz Jokkin in Waukegan, IL
-Connie Johnson| Daycare Owner in Oak Park, IL
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Author, Poet, Songwriter - Melody Marion Bickhem Has Arrived... And Not A Moment Too Late! Welcome to the Website of this marvelously refreshing, thought-provoking author, poet, songwriter and voice-over artist, Melody A. Marion Bickhem.
Melody has received numerous accolades and requests for her creative, uplifting poetry, songs and artistic ideas. Sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!
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Author Booking Information:
Positive, inspirational, motivational and educational poet, Melody Bickhem is available for poetry readings, book signings, and voice-over productions. She will perform at your upcoming church, school, family or corporate event. She would especially enjoy talking to teens and young women about unexpected pregnancy and her book, "Bonding Before Birth & Beyond" and overcoming health issues through prayer and a strong faith in God. Melody also writes original songs, sings cover tunes of mellow jazz standards and has many unrecorded songs as a lyricist available for film and television as well.
Purchase Your Own Copy of Melody's Poems
Poems may be ordered individually and sent to you on specialty paper for $5.00 for an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet or $10.00 on 11x17. See poems below and on the Writings page.
Send an e-mail to melody@melodyinmypoem.com or melobickhem@yahoo.com. You can also write to her at P.O. Box 7752, Gurnee, IL 60031 for booking and poem requests. Melody often performs at Open Mic nights, along with many other wonderful poets and musicians at Juz Jokkin Comedy Club in Waukegan, Illinois, so check out www.waukegancomedy.com and see more poetic and comedic talent as well. |
| Breaking NEWS!...Congratulations to Melody! She is the winner of the 2009 Basanti Haiku Contest. Her outstanding Haiku will be featured on the News page of the endulge day spa & boutique website.
endulge day spa and boutique 847-599-5100. 5572 Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031 Click on the link below, then the News Page to see all the winning entry's endulgeonline.com Haiku Winning Entry: Clocks ticking, rains fall Nothing hides from time but sleep I seek to endulge –Melody A. Marion Bickhem |
Sunset In Abaco
(Photo by Melody Marion Bickhem)
Melody (poet/songwriter) and MacArthur Bickhem (pianist, saxophonist, songwriter)
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All rights reserved. Copyright 2008, 2009. No poems or lyrics on this website may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the author.
Featured Poem for Fall 2009
Listen Up Daughters...
A Mother’s Journey, A Daughter’s Plea
At the age of 47, my mother passed away and went to heaven. I had not accepted the seriousness of her illness while she was going through it.
The doctors gave her three months to live, and then six months. So, when she was still with us a year and a half later, I thought we were home free.
I often imagined that upon her recovery from the surgery to remove a tumor, the size of an egg, inside her head that I’d one day say to her “Mom, remember when you had those painful seizures and we’d call for an ambulance to rush you to intensive care – with doctors and nurses standing everywhere?”
We’d be able to laugh about it by then, and she’d be more like a friend, finally accepting me for who I was, as a mother should. And me, finally appreciating her for doing the best she could.
But sadly, that day never came…and it’s truly a shame, because I still feel the pain -
Of not getting along, always trying to determine who was wrong, my being stubborn to feel strong and therefore, us ever singing our song.
So to those of you who still have your mothers, I say…
Mend those broken fences, melt down your defenses, forgive each other’s offenses and come back to your senses.
Please! Tell her that she’s smart, try your best to do your part - to let the healing start and let her back into your heart.
And then…hold each other near, release the burden of your fear; whisper in her ear, “I won’t cause you another tear.” Be happy that she’s here, so glad she lived another year.
Say, “I love you” Mama, Mother, Mom, or Ma’ Dear.
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Featured Poem From Melody's Collection...
"Today I See"
by Melody M. Bickhem
(Copyright 2008)
Yesterday I saw a Black man running
Running from the police
Running from the pastor
Running from his family
Steady running faster
Running from his past
Running out of gas
I just wanted to ask
Black man, why are you always running?
Running from the man,
From injustice, indecency, enslavement
Gotta keep on hitting the pavement
Running out of his mind
Because he's running out of time
Today I see a Black man running...
Running to shake my hand
Running to take a stand
Running around this country to fight
For what we all know is right
Running for our youth
Running for the truth
Running because there's no time left to walk
Running on the wings of a hawk
Running for President
And this time
When I look in this Black man's eyes,
I don't have to ask why
Black man why are you still running?
Congratulations to Our New
U.S. President Barack Obama!
He Ran and He Won!
Copyright Material - All Rights Reserved.
For more poems, click on the "Writings" Page.
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Featured Poems from Petals For the Healing, Hurting & Hopeful...Poems, Prose, Prison Letters and Prayers for Overcoming Life's Struggles by Melody A. Marion Bickhem
(Copyright 2008)
Triumphant on solid ground I stand
Victors cup still in my hand
Pressing forward through the storm
Bruised, mistreated, tattered, and worn
Stumbling closer toward another war
Not knowing what’s behind each door
Mere seeds of faith help keep me strong
Lift me back up when things go wrong
Lord, carry me over the rough roads ahead
And lovingly tuck me back into bed
Have your angels watch over me while I sleep
And dry my tears each time I weep
Give me new levels of confidence
To conquer these battles in your defense
Teach me to do all things you command
And keep the Victors Cup steady in my hand
Romans 8:37
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Petals for You
by Melody M. Bickhem
(Copyright 2008)
Flowers
yellow, orange, purple and blue
This
is a bouquet of love for you
Citrus,
spring dew, ocean breeze
Sniff
them, they might make you sneeze
But
oh how lovely, a heavenly scent
Worth
every moment that I’ve spent
Picking
out the perfect vase
Arranging
each stem in its place
Enjoy
these blossoms now, today
Before
the petals fall away!
Still Doing
by Melody M. Bickhem
(Copyright 2008)
Life
is treating me well, I suppose
I
can still tie my shoes and blow my nose
I
can yawn and hiccup and cough and burp
But
when I eat, I often slurp
I
can barely get up to take a leak
Slow
as a turtle, cuz my legs are weak
Sharp
as a razor in the back of my mind
It’s
the stuff in the front that’s hard to find
I
do all I can with the time I keep
Since
I still wake up when I go to sleep
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Poems on this website are available for purchase.
Poems will be printed in your choice of Script, Verdana, or Comic Sans font on heavy stock paper and shipped regular First Class mail.
Please click on the Shopping Cart to order your poem today!
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Additional works in progress include Speak Up Quincy, a children's book and poems and stories for the hurting and hopeful, family love and those in love. "Petals for the Healing, Hurting and Hopeful" (Poems, Prose, Prison Letters and Prayers) will be available soon.
The Perfect Gift For Expectant Moms!
Need a Baby Shower Gift? Know Someone Expecting or Are You?
Order "Bonding Before Birth & Beyond" Today!
Poems, rhymes, sentiments, prayers and a Proverb or Psalm from the bible for living with and raising children on every page. Perfect for Mother-to-be and Baby and Fathers too!
www.shop.melodyinmypoem.com
Also available at www.amazon.com, and www.publishamerica.com.
By Melody A. Marion Bickhem
The perfect gift for an expectant mother or father! Bonding Before Birth & Beyond will delight parents, grandparents and little children too as you read to them. Start the bonding process early by reading Chapter One to the unborn child and then continue to Chapter Two, entitled "Transitions," for the parenting experience you'll encounter once this little miracle of a baby is born.
From the Author
I was inspired, motivated and driven by God to write about the miracle of having a child and the celebration of life within. I hope my book, "Bonding Before Birth & Beyond" will encourage all mothers to be, whether the pregnancy is planned or unplanned, to bond early with the life within, accept motherhood as a precious gift from God and have their baby!
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| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Featured Poem from "I Swallowed the Moon" Daddy felt you kicking. He said I'm getting bigger. There are times when he tells me I'm gorgeous, Copyright 2001 For more poems, click on the "Writings" Page. |
| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Poem from “Bonding Before Birth & Beyond” Precious Jewel I will hold you like a bar of gold with value beyond measure I’ll beam with joy and show you off as if you were my treasure I’ll bathe you gently and shine up as if a precious jewel I’ll pamper you like royalty ‘cause I know babies rule I’ll love you for a lifetime and care about you all my days I know you are a blessing and to God I give the praise ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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