Mother and Daughter

For my daughter Abigail

Daughter, I remember the day I brought you home,

20 hours of labor, trouble, but you survived-

I watched your tiny body, so fragile, so frail,

In your tiny infant jail.

I held you in my arms and wept with joy,

A mother’s love, I thought you would die,

But that wasn’t God’s ploy.

I watched you grow stronger day by day,

Watched you wander on unsteady legs,

Run, frolic, and play.

My baby, you have grown so much before my eyes-

Every time I see you, I want to cry,

I weep with joy at what you have done,

I feel my heart fill with love.

The bond betwixt mother and child-

Is something that is joyful and makes me smile,

The bond betwixt mother and daughter-

Is something special and something stronger.

I love you my baby

Who is now almost grown,

I’ll always be with you-

No matter where you go.

Reviews

[Lena M. P.]

Beautiful and sentimental. The strong bond between mother and child. Well written

[Rain]

I loved this piece. It really reflects that uncomparable bond between a mother and her child. I've seen it at work many times. It is, like you write, a thing of beauty. Your love was in every line. Well written. Rain..