She had a list
A to-do list
Things she would do
Things she would achieve
So that she would be a success
And the Universe laughed
The Universe knew better
The Universe had other plans
Another list
A baby
Her list involved travel
To exotic lands
To learn of others’ values
To learn of other cultures
Instead
She looked into her baby’s eyes
And learned about herself
Her own values
Her own culture
Her list involved mountains
Which she would climb and conquer
She would be proud
She would be triumphant
Instead
She held her toddler’s hand
And climbed hills and gym sets
And felt no less proud
No less triumphant
Her list involved being the best
Having others admire her
Look up to her
Listen to her
Instead
She listened to her child
She heard his truth
Forgave his lies
Guided his understanding
And prayed he was becoming a good man
Because she had done her best
And the child grew
And she smiled
He was happy
And she felt a success
And the Universe smiled
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Your poem to my heart and my experience. 💖
I wrote it for my 18 year old who made a comment about having to achieve all her ‘plans’ before having children because her life would be ‘over’. Thank you for the feedback.
Oh, how lovely. I love it even more knowing the motivation behind your words. Thank you for sharing.