Favorite Poems #3: What Makes A Mother

Missing my sweet boys today. But I did finally find this pic of Scotlin that I've been looking for for a long time. :) 

Scotlin is buried with the blanket I made for him, his teddy bear, and a picture of Mommy and Daddy 

WHAT MAKES A MOTHER? 

I thought of you and closed my eyes

And prayed to God today 

I asked, "What makes a Mother?" 

And I know I heard him say,

“A Mother has a baby” 

This we know is true 

“But God, can you be a mother 

When your baby's not with you?”

“Yes, you can,” he replied 
With confidence in his voice

“I give many women babies 

When they leave it is not their choice. 

Some I send for a lifetime 

And others for the day

And some I send to fill your womb 

But there's no need to stay.”

“I just don't understand this, God

I want my baby here”

He took a breath and cleared his throat 

And then I saw a tear.

“I wish that I could show you

What your child is doing here.

If you could see your child smile

With other children and say:”

‘We go to earth to learn our lessons

of love and life and fear, but 

My mommy loved me so much

I got to come straight here!

I feel so lucky to have a Mom

Who had so much love for me

I learned my lessons very quickly, 

My Mommy set me free.

I miss my Mommy oh so much

I visit her each day. 

When she goes to sleep 

On her pillow is where I lay

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek 

And whisper in her ear

"Mommy, Please don't be sad today 

I'm your baby and I am here"’

So you see my dear sweet one 

Your child is okay 

Your baby is here in My home 

And this is where he’ll stay. 

I hate being an angel mom, but love my angels! I will continue to remember and honor them for the rest of my life, but especially this month, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. 

Much Love, 

Whit