a poem for all us mothers / Lynda Palmer (cousin)
What makes a mother
I thought of you as i closed my eyes
And prayed to god today
I asked,"What makes a mother?"
And i know i heard him say
"A mother has a baby
This we know is true,"
"But God can you be a mother
When your baby's not with you?"
"Yes you can,"He replied
With confidence in his voice
"I give many women babies
When they leave is not their choice.'
"Some i send for a lifetime
And others for a day
And some i send to feel your womb
But there is no need to stay."
"I don't understand this God
I want my baby here!"
He took a breath and cleared his throat
And then i saw his tears.
"I wish I could show you
What your child is doing today
If you could see your child smile
With other children and say."
"We go to Earth to learn our lessons
Of love,life, and fear
My mommy loved me oh so much
I got to come straight here."
"I feel so lucky to have a Mom
Who had so much love for me
I learned my lesson very quick
My mommy set me free."
"I miss my Mommy oh so much
But i visit her each day
When she goes to sleep at night
On her pillow is where i lay."
"I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
And whisper in her ear
Mommy don't be sad
I'm your baby,I'm still here."
"So you see my dear sweet one,
Your child is okay
Your baby is here in my home
And this is where she'll stay."
"She'll wait for you with me
Until your lesson is through
And on the day you come home
She'll be at the gates for you."
"So now you see what makes a mother
It's the feeling in your heart
It's the love you had so much of
Right from the start."
"Though some on earth may not realize you are a mother
Until their time is done
They'll be up here one day
And know you're the best one!"
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