Incompetent

I went for an ultrasound today to see how my body is handling this pregnancy. I found out that it's struggling mightily to hold on. It's an absolutely horrible thing to watch your body do something that your brain does not want it to do. When you cannot hold inĀ  baby for a long enough … Continue reading Incompetent

To My Beloved

How do you put the music of the soul on mere paper? How do you paint the notes of the song of two hearts, Beating together in symphonic harmony? What are the words to describe the jolt of joy, Racing through my veins when he closes the door, With a sound that says, "Sweetie, I'm … Continue reading To My Beloved

I Have Given You

I have given you, child The blood of my heart pulsed through my veins into your heart. The hopes of my soul I lovingly planted in your soul. I have given you, child. I have given you, child, Sleepless nights, endless songs, comfort hugs, silly rhymes, Dances, laughter, happy play, showing you, I’m glad you’re … Continue reading I Have Given You

Happy Birthday

Today is the birthday of my first-born. He would have been four years old today. Ā Instead, he is buried on a mountain with other sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts, forever a tiny babe. He is happy there, and well taken care of. Ā He does not feel the pains of growing up. … Continue reading Happy Birthday