Poem

I went today for my 6 week postpartum appointment. I can't believe it has been 6 weeks! While waiting on the doctor, I read a poem they had framed on the wall. I loved it so much, I scribbled it down. It is called, I cried out, but it should be called The School of Motherhood...

I cried out to God

Show me your face and God sent me a child.

I learned about Surrender

as I gave way to the surges of birthing energy.

I learned Compassion

as my little one's cry pierced my heart.

I learned about Powerlessness

as I laid awake with my inconsolable infant.

I learned about Faithfulness

rocking my feverish baby day and night waiting for healing.

I learned Patience

as my child asked me to do it again just one more time.

I learned a Fierceness in love

that could take me to death to defend my sweet child.

I learned Tolerance

accepting myself enough to love my child in a fit of tantrum.

I learned Kindness

as my tears were kissed away by tiny lips.

I learned Respect

as I wondered at the profound wisdom of one so small.

I learned Humility

seeing the Divine in the eyes of my child.

God answered my cry

Know who I Am

As you love your child ~~ so it is that I love you.
by Susan Marie Doyle