Prudence

Babe of mine
listen to mom
I’ve been carrying you
tirelessly for eight months
We are nearing separation

You started off so small
when I found out I was now 
the bearer of two hearts 
that beat as one 
words couldn’t quite 
express my love, 
my fears, my excitement

I cradled my tummy 
and began preparing a world 
that will ready for you 
when you arrived 

I shielded you from the noise 
and I bared the back pain 
I kept my food down
and by now both of us know that was a task 

Soon enough you will be out 
to a world vast and wondrous
I may miss the times I didn’t have to worry about you
falling, bruising your knees
eating your toys 
and feeling heartache 

Remember while you explore 
home is where family is 
Never fear that you don’t have a place 
to call your home
I will forever be here for you 
                    Sarah  

inspired by quote "A seed grows with no sound, but a tree falls with huge noise,but creation is silent. this power of silence ...Grow silently."