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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

I feel slightly less alone . . .

“Happy Mother's Day”

it comes around every year;

but when you have empty arms,

it's very hard to hear.

It's a day to celebrate a mother,

for all the trials she overcame;

and a reminder to an infertile

of her loneliness and shame.

But what really makes a mother,

Is it just conception and birth?

Or is there something more,

that shows a mother's worth?

It's putting your child first,

in everything you do;

it's sacrifice and determination,

and love and patience too.

An infertile woman makes all her plans,

around a child not yet conceived;

she loves them even though they aren't here,

more than she ever could have believed.

She appreciates and understands,

what a blessing that children are;

she works hard for just a chance,

that motherhood is not that far.

All odds are stacked against her,

and yet she still has hope;

everyday is another struggle,

finding ways to help her cope.

So even though her arms are empty,

she can still be a mother too;

So say a special “Happy Mother's Day”

for those waiting for their dreams to come true!

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3 comments:

Corinner-Elly said...

That is a really beautiful poem Julie. I love you. :)

Charis said...

Do you know I secretly stalk your blog? Well I do ;-) And now the secret is out. The poem you shared (on the babies birthday ;-) is beautiful. This Mother's Day I was on the 'other side'. And while I definitely celebrated the day and our sweet babies - I mostly thought of those who a) don't have mother's and b) are not yet mothers. While I definitely don't understand/know why I was lucky enough to finally get these babies I do know the ache and the longing. I can't wait for the (sleepless ;-) Mother's Day that you get to enjoy with a baby in your arms. It will come and it will be a sweet, sweet day. Know that you are loved and were definitely missed yesterday.

Cindy said...

Oh, my sweet Julie Bug! As with many things - I don't understand while life is such for you. But I have faith and hope. Love you! Mom :)