Thought it would be fun to share some of my writing from one of my college courses! These are two poems about two perspectives of motherhood. One titled, Motherhood Bliss and the other is called Motherhood Blues. I would love to share more of my writing. I have so many pieces in the works that I am excited to share!
Motherhood Bliss
A bun in the oven
A popped balloon turned to blue confetti
A new crib awaiting to be built
And yet it still doesn’t feel real
A party of 2 turns to a party 3
A welcome home to your new normal
A newborn in a womb-like hug
What a little miracle brought to earth side safely
Cozy mornings
Contact naps
Casual attire every day
I could get used to this little life
A few milestones
A first birthday
A baby turned to a toddler
A tiny human who calls you mama
How sweet it is to live in this role for a lifetime
Motherhood Blues
A loss of identity
Trapped in the same routine
While sleep deprivation takes its toll
A constant worry over every little thing
And surrounded but still alone
Intrusive thoughts creep in unexpectedly
“What if they stop breathing while I sleep?”
Is that why it was impossible to sleep in the middle of the night?
Not even a nap
“What if I lose control and hurt them?
Is that what they mean when they say that moms are overstimulated?
Or are there unresolved anger issues?
Some say it takes a village to raise a baby
But really, it takes a village to support a mother
The excitement fades and overtime people stop checking in
A birthday creeps around the corner each year
But party planning seems near impossible with the thought of
“Will anyone show up?”
I’d rather not know this year
Life pre baby feels so long ago
Your pre baby self no longer exists
Life as we know it is forever changed
For the better and yet doubt fills our head with the thought of are you good enough?
Can you handle it?
Will you be strong enough to try again tomorrow?
Sincerely Salty Hair 