I See You, Mama

Poem:  Renée Melizza (@dear_darling_xo)

I see you mama ⠀
Baby in one arm ⠀
Washing basket in the other.⠀
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Collecting toys with your feet ⠀
And Stirring a pot⠀
With your one arm free.⠀
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Tired as hell ⠀
But doing your best ⠀
Will they eat? Will they sleep? ⠀
There’s No way to tell.⠀
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I see you mama⠀
Pushing the pram down the corridor ⠀
Just in the hope ⠀
That they’ll sleep some more. ⠀
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I see you mama ⠀
baby carrier on around the house,⠀
They’re finally asleep⠀
So you’re as quiet as a mouse.⠀
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All you want is some time for me,⠀
Some time to sit,⠀
Some time to read.⠀
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Then the day passes ⠀
You didn’t get that space ⠀
But you know it’s all worth it ⠀
When you see that little face.⠀
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Maybe tomorrow will be different, ⠀
I might get more time, ⠀
You never know how it’ll go ⠀
On this very wild ride.⠀
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To the mums after me, ⠀
It can be hard & days can be slow,⠀
It slowly gets easier,⠀
This, I’m told so.⠀
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I’m slowly getting there ⠀
Finding my feet, ⠀
Knowing what to expect ⠀
And Navigating the new ‘me’.⠀
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To The mums before me,⠀
Some days I need motivation. ⠀
Is it normal? I think it is.⠀
Do you know, you’re my inspiration?!!⠀