The Brightest Star
THE BRIGHTEST STAR
Lovingly nurtured them for months
Unsightly mound protruding in front
Carried the bulk with startling kicks
Aware of the other heart that ticks
When to this world they were born
After the pain of labor has worn
Cradled the miracle gifts of wonder
Souls entrusted for her to take care
She watched her wards like a hawk
Seeing them walk, hearing them talk
Not even a fly can touch their skins
Always certain they’re close within
She’s worried sick when they’re ill
When they cry, she can’t sit still
She taught them right from wrong
To face life’s battles and be strong
And when at last they have grown
Living life the way they have known
She keeps an eye over their shoulders
Ready to bolt in case they need her
And then the sons chose to finally marry
She watched them build their own families
Allowing them to make their own decisions
Jumping in to meddle, only when one groans
How can we fault her unconditional devotion?
Her overflowing heart filled with love and affection?
For the sons and daughter she brought to light
Remain children in her heart and mind
For when the time to close her eyes has come
Her ardent wish is that they be kept away from harm
To be able to guide, guard and love them from afar
Hush! My babies! Just look at the brightest star!
Copyright © Meadow Morada | Year Posted 2016
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