October 14, 2008
motherhood today
Life in a very small square
So precious
I tremble to hold it
All I have
I will cast away
To protect it
So it can grow straight and green,
the tree of my children's hearts.
And I play at knowing what I'm doing
Hoping that showing up counts enough
And judging others on whether they are fit to do this with me.
Please God, show me where to put the doors
and where the walls
of this very small square.
Comments
Crying at my desk. Yes, and yes again. You've captured an immensely tender truth.
Much love,
Susan
Posted by: Nana at October 16, 2008 04:46 PMP.S. From the outside looking in, you do so much more than showing up. You're a dynamom whose impact will show up tenfold as the years roll on.
Posted by: Nana at October 16, 2008 04:48 PM