Tags : parenthood

The Sound, Fury and Reward of Childbirth

The Sound, Fury and Reward of Childbirth

A Poem by COLLYMORE


Getting pregnant might be a chancy, pleasurable or even a desirable pursuit but childbirth and the resultant task of parenthood is anything but a picn..
Happy Mother's Day, I miss you

Happy Mother's Day, I miss you

A Poem by Constance Payne


Written for the one who gave me the ability to be
End of things, beginning of things

End of things, beginning of things

A Story by Dave "Doc" Rogers


Short essay-commentary piece on things changing
Joys of the Small Ones

Joys of the Small Ones

A Poem by Kenneth Stephen Goodpaste..


Pittering and Pattering of small feet, Giggling and chuckling of small voice, Rummaging and rifling for small sweet, And banging a..
Blessings of a child

Blessings of a child

A Poem by AlyssaBC


The joy that builds inside when a child tries The happiness of a moment of triumph. Even the sadness to hear of a horrible situation Hap..
Making Napoleon

Making Napoleon

A Poem by Carissa Faulk


As we are justBegun we slowlyCrawl to our feetDraw ourselves against gravity'sEternal weightFeel the weight of the worldGrapple with us for the first ..
You win some...you loose some

You win some...you loose some

A Story by Vineet Bhardwaj


Parenthood at a brink
Pitter patter

Pitter patter

A Poem by Deacon Kane


This poem is a contemplative piece that explores parenthood and loss. It's inspired by experiences with those who have children and those who have los..
Parenthood

Parenthood

A Poem by BTazz


A few things about being a parent.
Contemplation

Contemplation

A Poem by BTazz


Just tinkling about my step daughter. She was diagnosed with autism, but is the smartest little girl I have ever seen. I am so proud of her.
December Baby

December Baby

A Poem by Carissa Faulk


This is a poem in four parts, dealing with childbirth, and the joys and pains that come with that. Though they are not graphic or explicit, they do de..
Flank Plan

Flank Plan

A Story by Jacqueline Kamau


an nice ineraction between a concubine(mpango wa kando) with a sperm donor who has refused to be a husband of one wife.
The Hero

The Hero

A Poem by Al R. Arce


On a summer afternoon, as I looked upon my returning son From wars waged in unknown lands, over reasons from us banned, I saw no glitter of joy, but..
Daddy's Little Girl {Poem}

Daddy's Little Girl {Poem}

A Poem by The Cunning Linguist


A poem for my daughter....
Pantoum

Pantoum

A Poem by Gaia Octavia


I kick and I scream I shout to the wind Wanting the best for you The choices aren’t mine I shout to the wind It sh..
Tender of the Black Wing

Tender of the Black Wing

A Poem by Amorette Duvannes


i'm all angst and wrongness.
The Question

The Question

A Story by Deyan


A super-short story about Aqui, Zee, and Pulse. Content Warning: References to sexual violence and emotional abuse
Ursa Minor

Ursa Minor

A Poem by joshzurbrick


A day with my son.
Choices

Choices

A Story by MamiBrat


Summary of my thoughts on some choices I've made.