What Makes a Mother - a poem by Jennifer Wasik

I thought of you and closed my eyes
and prayer 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 is not with you?


Yes, you can He replied
with confidence in his voice
I give many women babies
When they leave is not their choice


Some I send for a lifetime
and other just for a day
And some I send to feel 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 I could show you
What your child is doing today
If you could see your child smile
with the other children and say:


We go to earth to learn our lesson
of love and life and fear
my mommy loved me oh so much
I got come straight here


I feel so lucky to have a mom
who has so much love for me
I learned my lessons very quickly
my mommy set me free


I miss my mommy oh so much
but I visit every day
When she goes to sleep
on her pillow is where I lay


I stroke her hair and kiss her check
and whisper in her ear
Mommy don't be sad today
I'm your baby and I'm here

So, you see my dear sweet one
Your children are not blue
your babies are here in MY home
They'll be at Heaven's gate waiting for you

So now you see what makes a mother
Its the feeling in your heart
Its the Love you had so much of
right from the very start

Though some on earth may not realise you are a mother
until their time is done
they'll be up here with me one day
and they'll know you were the best one