"I can't," I whisper.
"I can't," I cry.
"I CAN'T!" I yell.
Silence is the only response.
"But I have to," I realize.
"How can I?" I question.
Breathing in; breathing out.
"I'll fail," I worry.
"I've failed before," I confess.
"But not always," I reason.
Stolen air, hiding in the bathroom.
Breathing in; breathing out.
"Someone has to," I venture.
"And that someone is me," I gasp.
Knock, knock, knock.
My stolen time has ended.
"I need you!" I hear.
Breathing in; breathing out.
"But what about when I can't?" I moan.
I
HAVE
TO.
So, I try.
Breathing in; breathing out.
You are amazing. And, I love you.
ReplyDeleteWe all have these days... coincidently enough, today was that day for me too. Being a mom is hard. Period. Throw in moving to a foreign country and all that implies and your task is even more challenging. But you are amazing and you CAN do it! You're awesome. And I love your poem.
ReplyDeleteWasn't sure if this was about motherhood, or the move, or everything... Oh Mimi. I totally feel ya. All the time. Not just about being a mom, but about everything. All together. Just life. There is just soooo much. And it never lets up. Don't you just wish life would just get easier? But I suppose we'd never grow if it was...
ReplyDeleteSometimes it nice to know you're not the only one. Thanks for sharing, I've been there too. (Was there yesterday).
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :) am here whenever you need entertainment!
ReplyDeleteI'm in there with you too. —Jess Copeland
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing & NOT ALONE & i love you! —Susi
ReplyDeleteTe mando un abrazo �� X❤️X —Leticia O.
ReplyDelete<3 —Ali
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so deep and make me cry. I can so relate to this one. Sending love from home. —Sara H.
ReplyDelete::hugs:: —Nicky
ReplyDeleteI love you friend... You are an amazing mom and person! Sending you all my love!!! —Maribel
ReplyDeleteI love you. —Tiffany H.
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