a journey started in a moment of heat
making love, making a child
at the same time making myself
something more than myself
changing from woman
to mother
I am not the same person
Invaded,
my body is not my own
my belly rolls and kicks
with a power I don’t possess
I am possessed
the new life within my body
changes my body:
juicy curves
rosy cheeks
thick hair
long nails
glowing skin -
I feel the weight
of my husband’s eyes
there is more to me now
I feel the connection
I am the connection
between past and future
I am full of hope
full of life
I see the smile in your eyes
when you see my belly
strangers fall over themselves to get the door
my husband holds my hand as we cross the street
then doesn’t let go
at home I rest
my husband wraps himself around me
palming my belly, whispering
“my two greatest loves
right here in my hand”
lady in waiting
simultaneously wishing
to speed up time
and hold this moment forever
So beautiful…you have made me cry! I wish you all such happiness!
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That is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I hope that everything is going well for you and can’t wait to see pictures of the new bundle when she arrives.
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How beautiful you must feel right now! Thank you for sharing this….becoming a mother for the first time is very special and you have portrayed it beautifully here.
Many Blessings!
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That is perfect! You made me cry, as well… I just gave birth to my beautiful baby boy 2.5 months ago, and I couldn’t be happier with the phase of my life. Enjoy!
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Simply beautiful!
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Perfectly written!
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How ironic! I started a poem for you a couple weeks ago but gave up. Beautiful, Judy!
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Beautiful writing from a beautiful friend…
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Everyone has said what I feel – but I had to comment anyway. Judy, this is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
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Beautiful Judy. Thank you for sharing.
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