Birth Quote by Sylvia Plath

“Love set you going like a fat gold watch. The midwife slapped your footsoles, and your bald cry Took its place among the elements.” quote by Sylvia Plath — Download Open image

“Love set you going like a fat gold watch. The midwife slapped your footsoles, and your bald cry Took its place among the elements.”

Sylvia Plath

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