Safe From Harm

[johnjgeddes]

Doors and walls protect, but I hollowed out
a space in my chest as a home.
― Nitya Prakash

I've seen the moon
Candle your womb
Plot in stars
This course that's ours.

I stayed by you
Through joy and pain
As you gave birth
Again and again.

Now birthing's done
It’s time to let go
But you won't until
They're on their own,

You still hold them
In your heart
While I only pray
They're safe from harm.

© 2020, John J Geddes. All rights reserved

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