From the Nest by Carol Barton

In my role as a single mother,

I fear losing my beloved firstborn

as he endeavors down life's path

his nurturing from me outgrown.

He'll seek knowledge from another source

with qualities instilled from the first;

of discipline, love and kindness

as I quenched his hunger and thirst.

I fear not being able to hear his voice

- his residual "ni-nite" from toddler years;

his coming home from a late night out

and waking me with "hi mom, I'm here".

Nothing will keep me from thinking

of his going to sleep without me near;

away from my touch, away from my arms,

alone in another life's sphere.

Is it worth the price of freedom,

will I tremble myself to sleep

from missing my son so far away -

away from my love and keep?

I will lose a part of me -

a rainbow of light since his birth

with his exuberant personality,

his singing, laughter and mirth.

I feel desperate to lose one who matters

yet still I must live out each day

with moments stretching into hours

with my love many sunsets away.

But how do I relinquish the need

to protect one of my brood

from the bond so strong and deep

as the joy and challenge of motherhood.  

Carol Barton  carolm[email protected]

http://www.geocities.com/carolskitchen325/

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