A Child Unborn

I will be a mother in God's time. I must learn to wait.

The love of a child unborn

The giggle of a laugh unheard

The beauty of a face unseen

The warmth of a touch unfelt

Women bearing generations ahead

Pictures of a growing belly

Their joy of news to share

Happiness - I feel happy for them 

As they welcome a new family member

As they so soon experience a love unknown

As they soon face motherhood

Upsetting - I feel upset for myself

As I see women younger than me prepare for such a joy

As I wonder when it'll be my turn to bear 

As I know not of God's plan for my future

A tear shed as I wait

A tear shed as I wait

A tear shed as I wait

"Why?" I ask in wonder

"Why?" I ask in pain

"Why?" I ask in sorrow

The love for a child not yet conceived

The patience of a want-to-be mother

The grace of a loving God

He places his hand upon my face

He says, "Patience my child, for your time is coming."

And I wait

I wait for the love of a child unborn

I wait for the giggle of a laugh unheard

I wait for the beauty of a face unseen

I wait for the warmth of a touch unfelt.

Author's Note

One day I shall be a mother, but that day lays only in the Lord's hands.

Reviews

[Fran Marie]

All in God's timing.. I hope he blesses you with the child you yearn for ..so much happiness comes with each newborn babe..I had three all grown adults now..but still my babes..your poem is beautifully penned..

[Chesney W.]

I will have my child eventually, as much as I would rather it be sooner than later, the good Lord will take care of me. Thank you for reading and reviewing!