sweet pea, apple of my eye

Four years ago today
my life was
changed forever

Waking from the drugs
she was placed in my
trembling
weak arms

My daughter
feisty, strong
and ready to live



She seems to like a good cry
and that’s okay
I guess I do too

Sometimes
she just needs some lovin
Okay, most times



When I’m alone with her
things are easy
we understand each other

She’s the cause of
dark circles under my eyes
and stress in my stomach

She’s the cause of
bursting joy
and quiet contentment



She has made me stronger
She has helped me grow
She has shown me myself

How is that possible?
That someone else can teach you
who you are?
and what you are capable of?



I used to think
mothers
were here to teach
their children

She has taught me
that it’s the other way
around