I drink in the sound of your laughter. Happiness falls hotly from the corners of my eyes. Heart cords wrap ‘round and kiss your hurt places. My eyes hear the smile that lights your face. I urge my memory to open and record each element of this moment, alas it’s likeContinue reading “Capturing Wind in a Bottle”
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Acquiescence of Suffering: Mother Part II
A Follow Up to “Mother” “Beautiful” played this morning as I drove to work in tears. It seems to be my attempt at balance in this time of deep and painful introspection while I clear. After writing this post, I began to feel relief as I recognized that this clearing that I am doing rightContinue reading “Acquiescence of Suffering: Mother Part II”
A Different View of Motherhood: A Letter From a Mother to a Mother-To-Be
~~~ Dear Expecting Friend, Congratulations! You’re expecting to bring a new life into the world in just a few months. This is such an exciting time filled with potential, and I’m sure some worry, too! From now on, you will be receiving advice, sometimes from strangers. I am going to impose upon you for aContinue reading “A Different View of Motherhood: A Letter From a Mother to a Mother-To-Be”