I am not a mom
At least not yet
having a baby days
I should forget.
Most my years
from ten on
It was I
that wanted a mom
Now today,
I yearn for more
I'd like to be what
I was created for.
To stroke her hair
100 times at night
To tuck her in with prayers
turn off the light
When the sun
would arise
I would see the sleep
in her eyes
Fix her breakfast
Pack her lunch
listen to woes
give a Mother's touch.
Maybe it would have been
a him instead
it doesn't matter
my dream is dead.
To cradle the little one
on my breast
Is something now
I must forget.
Don't feel sorry
for my woe.
Its true
I still don't know
Maybe somewhere
on this earth
there maybe
an unwanted birth
Or maybe
even yet
there is a man
I bet
his wife died
or even worse
perhaps
he is divorced
no matter what
his claim
I'd be glad
to take his name
If he he'd have a child
or two
doesn't matter
pink or blue
to marry a man
just for the kid's?
Oh my gosh
have I flipped my lid?
I wouldn't think
that be right
no its true
I want to be a wife
Its just I had to get
feelings out the way
You see
today was Mother's day.
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