What Makes a Mother?

My beautiful friend Hillary gave me this poem on Mother's day. After a rough weekend, I found it again and was able to feel a little peace that I so desperately needed.

What Makes a Mother?

By Jennifer Wasik

I thought of you and closed my eyes; and prayed to God today.

I asked, "What makes a Mother?" and I know I heard him say...

A Mother has a baby, this we know is true.
But God can you be a Mother, when your baby's not with you?

"Yes you can!" He replied with confidence in his voice.

"I give many women babies, when they leave is not their choice. Some I send for a lifetime; and others for a day - And some I send to feel your womb, but there's no need to stay."

"I just don't understand this God, I want my baby here"

He took a breath and cleared his throat; and then I saw a tear. I wish I could show you, what your child is doing today. If you could see you child smile with other kids and say, "We go to earth to learn our lessons of Love and Life and Fear. My Mommy loved me oh so much, I got to come straight here.

I feel so lucky to have a mom, who had so much love for me.

I learned my lesson very quickly, my mommy set me free.

I miss my mommy, oh so much but I visit her each day...

when she goes to sleep, on her pillow's where I lay.

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek; and whisper in her ear,

"Mommy don't be sad today, I'm your baby and I'm here."

So you see my sweet dear one, your child is okay.

Your baby is here in my home; and this is where he'll stay.

He will wait for you with me, until your lesson is through.

And on the day that you come home; he'll be at the gates for you.

So now you what makes a mother, it's the feeling in your heart.

It's the love you had so much of; right from the very start.