Mothers

I am kind and understanding I have survived her’s father I have survived the Connection But I am nothing without my daughter Her link has been broken But fear of death is my drive I will not have another daughter Her reconnection, I will not survive I know I am strong But I know I am weak I can run away from abuse But I cannot run from what I seek Her father is successful and strong I love how my anklet glows But it is the only glow I have I lost my glow long ago Now she carries it She takes my heart as well As a Connected, she destroyed it As my child, she wears it well But I fear she carries my weakness I fear our barriers are built the same But if she carries my resilience She will keep the family name I dream of grandchildren that laugh and play Ones that know no sorrow I hope they will be cared for For the next day may bring her father I know he means well He wants to live beyond his past But the culture buries his emotions And his family feels the lash But I’ve taught her well A great mother she will be And I will be a loving grandmother As long as there is no unexpected company There are days I worry more There are days I check her breathing But I know her spirit will live on That I will never stop believing I am known for my actions I don’t check before drinking the water But poison brings me no fear For I fear I am nothing without my daughter