A MOTHER THIS LIFE


Did you see my soul
The day I heard of your coming
You knew me from before and we had touched
Words spoken while in between

Telling of desires and love for you
Welcoming and understanding
No conditions or expectations
The quiet movement of blood flowing

Through veins still forming
You took from only my love
Then returned in kind
The insights of a child to mother

Again and again to learn
Lessons shared lifetimes with no end
You saw my soul and held me close
We did not question this treasure called love

Michael V Hechtman Copyright 2000