What makes a Mother?
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 some 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 feel 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 to learn our lessons
Of love and life and fear.
My Mummy loved me oh so much
I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a Mum
Who had so much love for me
I learned my lesson very quickly
My Mummy set me free.
I miss my Mummy oh so much
But I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep
On her pillows where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
And whisper in her ear.
Mummy, don't be sad today
I'm your baby, and I'm here."
So you see my dear sweet one
Your children are ok
Your babies are here, in My home
And this is where they'll stay.
They'll wait for you with Me
Until your lesson is through.
And on the day that you come home
They'll be at the gates for you.
So now you see what makes a Mother
It's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of
Right from the very start.
Though some on earth may not realize
You are a Mother until their time is done.
They'll be up here with Me one day
And know you're the best one!
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