A Mother’s Heart

( a poem for the September they start school )

Oh it breaks my heart you’re growing up,
My B, my baby
I love you to the ends of the earth, tears fall as I write this!
For I know before long, September will be here, and I will somewhat have to let you go
To school - to be influenced by someone else
I worry so much whether it’s the right thing to do?
Should I keep you here and love you to the ends of the Earth?
Or should I let you fly?
So young I keep thinking! SO young!
Why do I struggle with this?
Is it because I’m terrified they’ll change you?
I’ll lose you?
I’ll miss out on you?
What is it ??
I pray to God every day, please make me strong.
Make me stronger so I can let you go but I can’t.
Oh God! Help me please.
Let evil not come to our ears but let us bathe in your light, so we may flourish.

Sophie

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