A Mothers Journey

What can she really say?
He left, went away.
Her baby cooed.
Tears shed,
uncertain.

She picked herself up again,
unashamed she was alone.
No more tears,
the future
clearer.

Looking at her baby asleep,
snug and warm, unstirring.
A contented feeling
of love
overwhelming.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM
motherhood how can any man know the feeling aye? Nice write thanks for all your kind words, I'm here to help if you need me? Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 4:42 PM
this is beautiful. I am glad I stopped by to read it today.
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