Our Mother-ness

We have no idea then

When we first begin

Of the do’s and don’ts

Of mothering

We have no idea

So we cuddle and fuss

And ooh and a-ah

And snuggle and kiss

While you coo and w-a-a

We sing and rock

And pat and soothe

Around the clock

And never dream

While we learn

And you teach

How far heartstrings

And faith

Must reach

While you learn to walk

We learn how to pray

While you learn to talk

We learn what not to say

While you learn to fly

Ah, we learn about trust

While you learn how to live

We learn how to love

© Janet Martin

This poem was inspired by today's poem (which I love, LOVE) on YDP entitled Your Babyness. 

It made me contemplate Our Motherness

One of my 'babies' turns 22 tomorrow...her golden birthday!