I am your mother

I am your mother.
Every morning when you wake,

When you smile in teethless happiness,

When your arms stretch out,

When your fists go up up up.

I am your mother.

Every day when you feed on my milk,

When you caress my breast with your tiny fingers,

When you fold your hands like praying,

When you gobble with satisfaction.

I am your mother.

Every evening when you cry,

When there is no reason,

When I carry you until my back aches,

When my heart breaks a little every time.

I am your mother.
Every night when you fall asleep on my shoulder,

When there is nothing more peaceful,

When your eyelids flutter while dreaming,

When my heart is full just watching you.

I am your mother.

Every time your giggles test all pitches,

When your eyes wonder curiously,

When your feet kick with joy,

When you explore the world around and grow too fast.

I am your mother.

Sometimes I am so clueless I wish I knew your thoughts,

Sometimes I am too exhausted, but worry never fades,

Sometimes I feel alone, even though I know I’m not, and then I want to cry,

And sometimes I do.

But I am still your mother

         And you are my whole world.