Waiting is always hard, isn’t it? My daughter-in-law was induced yesterday to prevent complications from PIH (pregnancy induced hypertension) and here we sit, on the other side of the country awaiting news. We will be flying out next month but for now, we are keeping our thoughts and prayers on a safe delivery. I’m having a hard time actually staying focused long enough to write a blog post.
I have been writing quite a bit of poetry over the past few months, so I think I can function enough to cut and paste. I hope you enjoy!
The Safety Net I leapt off the platform Swinging high into the air Jumping, mindlessly Fearlessly Knowing you were my safety net My eyes looked around For the next rope The next jump The next feat Knowing you were there To catch me if I fell And then you were gone And I stumbled around Afraid To jump To leap To find the next rope Until one day I looked up And found my place As I looked at my children Soaring Jumping Leaping without fear Knowing that I was there The safety net You taught me well Advice Seek out critique that is helpful Let go of criticism that is not Find value in yourself And your beliefs Use words with passion and thought Don’t let insecurities surround you Keep your vision ahead to your goal Just remember that life Can put weeds in your path So take charge of what you can control Don’t waste time on regretting your choices There’s no way to undo a mistake Learn what you can to make changes ahead forgive choices that others might make Remember that life is a journey See adventure around every bend Take joy in the ride Whether bumpy or smooth Since too soon…it will come to an end.
Hands Interlocked
Our hands interlocked Together And I feel safe Not because I need You to protect me Not because I’m unable To care for myself But because we are stronger Together And I know I can face Whatever tomorrow brings With you by my side Together Our hands interlocked
Mothering, Marriage and Menopause 