‘Her Arms’

A sample from Book 1

 Her Arms
  
 a beginning dot
 yet unrecognizable spot
 —growing
 —becoming
awakening—
 in nine months
a gentle gift—
 left in a woman's trust
 a journey’s first knot
  
 bundled...wrapped
 put in her arms
to protect 
 from beginning’s harm
to love
 through each raised alarm
  
 a continued...onward growth
 eventually she knows
 she'll have to let go
  
 but for now—
 with each age
through every stage
 she'll wipe every frown
dry every tear
 chase away—
night time fears
  
 she’ll awaken each day
 provide a safe place to lay
 she’ll give her life
 to make things right
  
 for this newborn child
 will bring each day
 —a smile
 for all the years ahead
 she knows
there's nothing to dread
 for God†
walks with her
 each and every mile
  
 so—
without regret
 the break of every dawn
 the close of every sunset
 wide open
shall remain
her arms

(August 28, 2013)—[‘Her Arms’ was written September 13, 2011.] Only a woman can feel this because in her body a life begins. There’s nothing on earth more rewarding then this feeling. There’s nothing worse then losing this person that grew inside of her either.

So, for all new mothers, welcome. For all mothers who’ve lost a child, we know. We do. And we, mothers, mourn with you. Love your child. Enjoy that feeling inside as it grows, then cherish every breathing moment after. When they go from your nest, you can’t protect them, you can’t keep others from hurting them. And always keep your arms open for even as adults, they still need you.

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