He missed
Who she used to be
When sleep came easily
When the world had much less demand
When he was her only man
Before the son
They created together
Before she endured
The harshest weather
Before her body changed forever
She said
Yes
I miss her too
But my joy outweighs
The struggles I went through
And I love me more
Knowing the miracles I can do
Careful steps
Feet barely touching the ground
He can’t be heard
Must make no sound
The father exists victorious
The child sleeps on the ground
Surrounded by a pile of toys
That mom never allowed
Funny how the bricks arrange
Making cozy yet strange
House for us to call home
Place where we don’t feel so alone
Here I rock you to sleep
Thanking the bricks that kept us safe
In this new place
Your first home
Where I became your mom
The monsters won’t find you here
My little one
As I hold you dear
The monsters won’t find you
In my belly where I protect you
And in a short while
I’ll see your smile
And I’ll know
The monster won’t find me
Anymore
Ever
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