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.

[Vikrantsingh]

Simply amazing, going to share this with my wife and daughter (well shes small but shes intelligent like me ;)....)
Great work Dhaye :)

Smiles :)
Singh.....

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Vikrantsingh. You're such a good husband.
Welcome back... here on my page.lol

[Vikrantsingh]

You're welcome :) Dearie ;) :P

[gabrielle]

The essence of our existence is to nurture and enrich the lives of others. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey to fulfillment. :) :)

[Dhaye]

The greatest joy of a woman is to become a mother. ;)
Thanks a lot, Gab.

[gabrielle]

...and the greatest responsibility as well but nonetheless, the most rewarding according to my mother. hehe... welcome dhaye :)

[Dhaye]

Try mo kaya. Hehe.

[Eddie Davis]

Very nicely done, Dhaye, what a wonderful experience for a woman to bear a child.

[Dhaye]

Yes, a wonderful experience to some. How blessed a woman who experienced how to bear a child. I wonder why some women are not happy being a mother.
Thanks, Eddie.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I have seen first hand how a child can change a woman's life with joy and hope.
A really wonderful poem.

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Sir.

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Sir.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are most welcome.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is much like something another professor years ago taught me about teaching...

we learn from our students just as they learn from us.

and yes, we learn from our children just as they learn from us.

this poem is precious...

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much, Sir J.