My Child

A poem I wrote on Tuesday for Catherine Therese

I weep
by your side
flesh separating flesh

So close yet so far
you and I, helpless

You, surrounded by love
and I too
though less trusting
help me to trust

Let us be here together
sensing one another
praying, dreaming, hoping

Tears wash your mother’s belly
as you, pressing my face
try to wipe them away

Let us sleep until tomorrow
A new day
A new hope

A kiss good night
for you through her

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