What makes a mother?

A true depiction of every emotion in me.
Today, tomorrow and always.
This truly was heartwarming to read. Perfect timing with Mother's day just around the corner.

A Mother's Poem
Adapted from Jennifer Wasik

I thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother
and I know I heard HIM say:

"A mother has a baby
This we know is true."

"But God, can you be a mother
when your baby's not with you?"

"Yes, you can," He replied
with confidence in His voice
"I give many women babies,
when they leave is not their choice."

"Some I send for a lifetime
and others for a day.
And some I send to fill your womb
but there's no need to stay."

"I just don't understand this God,
I want my baby here."
He took a breath and cleared His throat,
and then I saw a tear.

"I wish I could show you
what your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile
with other children and say:

"We go to earth and learn our lessons
of love and life and fear.
My mommy loved me oh so much
I got to come straight here.

I feel so lucky to have a mom
Who had so much love for me.
I learned my lessons very quickly
My mommy set me free.

I miss my Mommy oh so much
but I visit here each day.
When she goes to sleep
on her pillow is where I lay.

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
and whisper in her ear
"mommy don't be sad today,
I'm your baby and I'm here"

So, you see my dear sweet one
Your child is okay.
Your baby is here in my home
and this is where she'll stay.

She'll wait for you with me
Until your lesson is through.
And on the day that you come home
She'll be at the gates for you.

So now you see what makes a mother
It's the feelings in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of
Right from the very start.