The Mother Gene
I could not feel the happiness
That a child brings to its mother
Or an urge to love and guide them
I will leave that for the others.
I could not feel the joy or pain
That comes from motherhood
My disease could have been passed on
So I stopped it where it stood.
Never the pain of childbirth was felt
Or the joy that might have been
For in God’s wisdom He made sure
I was not given the mother gene.
In exchange He gave to me
A loving heart for all mankind
For the wonders that cover the earth
Being childless I did not mind.
Copyright © Betty Janko | Year Posted 2016
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