The Birth of a Mother
A plethora of
hopes and dreams
born in glorious
first moments:
heartbeats and
breaths.
A most coveted
bountiful blessing
deserving of
unconditional love,
smiling upon this
precarious world.
The most joyous moment
suddenly shrouded
by crushing concern
and immeasurable fear.
Patience wearing thin
in the presence of
engorged, stinging breasts
and marked, stretched skin.
A grey curtain drawn
in dispair and pain
over an exhausted mind
and over-burdened body.
A sweltering shamefulness
creeps in on lonely,
endless days
and sleepless nights -
taking advantage
of inexperience and
insecurity.
A brooding rage boils over
into uncontrollably
weeping eyes
and quivering fists.
An outburst of emotions
sets into motion
a bombardment
of self-doubt
and hopelessness.
Swiftly
a warm caress
and innocent blue eyes
offers short-lived relief.
In the presence
of pure perfection
a deep gratitude
offers colossal courage.
Healing.
Inevitable.
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