Motherese (or parentese) is a term used in child development to describe the gentle voice adults use when engaging in verbal communication with young infants. It's as if, no matter the content of the conversation, the words lightly dance through the air, untouchable to anyone or anything that could harm or hinder them. The tones are softer and the words can be drawn out in rhythmic fluctuations. Motherese is far more than 'baby talk'. I see it as a verbal human connection that encourages open dialogue in a safe environment where both speakers are considered equals in their cooing. I find that I too need a bit of motherese every now and again. I need a gentle voice to tell me the truth and reassure me that all things will find their place, given the proper time. That regardless of circumstance we are all loved and that love can take many forms, again, given the proper time. We may not always see what's in front of us or we may choose to look other way, but life happens with or without your permission. Sometimes I think taking ownership of our actions and feelings may be the hardest part. Other times, I think that taking them for granted is. I'm no expert, so these are just ramblings that have taken a textual form. Thank you ever so much for taking the time to stop by and I hope that you have a lovely evening. -The Merry Pedestrian Lyrics: So Please, go easy on me Please, go easy on me You said if we were normal, we'd be done And I said for me, you weren't the one Chorus: 'Cause our house was not a home (the eyes we turned were blind) No our house was not a home (the eyes we turned were blind) I left you to roam Where you would Please, go easy on me (You said to me) Yeah, Please go easy on me I didn't break you purposely And you never meant to ignore me Repeat chorus, twice -Music and lyrics by Abigail Doris

• published: 16 Oct 2012
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