Woman

My dearest child, I thank you
For the strength you gave to me
For the things that I can do
For the world that you made me see

I am a woman, now I know
A mother that cares and love
Perhaps if you hadn't come and show
All the flaws are what I have

What really makes a real woman?
If you bear a child for nine months
And rare him to be a strong man
Without thinking of your needs and wants?

It's been so long since I saw you
Like a tiny thing before my eyes
So weak and frail, I never let go
Of the chance that I could see you rise

Look at us now for five years
I am now a proud woman
With you I share my laughter and tears
My little hero, my dearest son

One day you will understand
All things you have to know
In this world just hold my hand
For I will never let you go.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Poet.
"One day you will understand
All things you have to know
In this world just hold my hand
For I will never let you go."
I'm lucky. I have grandchildren. New hope for a old man. I was glad to be able to read your work. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Dhaye]

Thank you, CP.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Heartfelt, tender and touching.
In a sense, the child also raises the parent.
Lovely sentiments, Dhaye!

[W R Stowe]

There is nothing greater than the selfless love of a mother they are always our baby even when all grown up nice display of a mothers love

Bill

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Bill.

[W R Stowe]

your quite welcome

[mournful bear]

great line "Without thinking of your needs and wants? " this is how every good mother is!!!!!!!!!!

[Justin Xavier Smith]

A beautiful poem about motherhood. :) So heartfelt and honest, which is what art should be.

[Crazycatgirl_10]

This is great! Honestly this captures what a woman feels like at her child perfectly.

[Dhaye]

Thank you.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dhaye ... You have described
being a Mother with tenderness and
wisdom. Our children bring us into
full beauty learning to share our most
beautiful gift. truly ... Pat

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Patricia. My son is one of the best gifts I have received from God so I am really grateful for having him in my life.

[Patricia Wedel]

I have a son in Utah with a lovely wife and
two children , my grands. My daughter lives
read moreI have a son in Utah with a lovely wife and
two children , my grands. My daughter lives
close to me in Virginia with a wonderful husband
who have given me two more grands. They keep
me young and vital. Wishing you a wonderful year
of good health and cheer. truly... Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dhaye... My daughter lives close to
me. She and her husband also have two grands for me..
Wishing you a year of good health and cheer. truly... Pat

[Dhaye]

You are truly blessed, Patricia.

[Lydia Shutter]

The maternal love in this poem is heartwarming. You have spoken the truth here. Once a woman becomes a mother, her world changes. Her child becomes the most important thing in many aspects of her life. Will he be healthy, successful, happy? Will he live close by? Will he have children of his own? So many questions....but one thing is certain, your son is very loved. Beautifully written, Dh. Lydi**

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Lydi.

[Linda alexander]

In this world just hold my hand
For I will never let you go.
My mother is my best friend in this whole world, I can tell her anything and she thinks exactly the way i think too, my son I never let him go even if he is not willing to hold my hand, a really beautiful poem with so much foot on real world

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Linda.
I consider him as an angel because my life has really changed since he came into my life.

[Linda alexander]

I can see it clearly, I have a friend who has six year old son and she told me she cares only about him, I have a nineteen year old son and he is my favorite in the whole world

[Sami Khalil]

An endearing poem from a mother with an enduring love to her child and his well-being. Excellent and touching...:)....................

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)............