waiting - a poem

[MamaFern]

I found this poem whilst searching info on "natural induction".. i thought it was lovely and wanted to share.

Waiting

Dear Baby, here beneath my heart,
I thought that you might come today;
The timing seemed just right.

But the stars are out
And the moon is high
And sheepishly I wonder why
I try to arrange the plans
Of (God) the great spirit

For now I know
You will not come
Until the One who holds eternity
Rustles your soft cocoon
And whispers in tones that I will not hear,
"It's time, precious gift."

"Now it's time."

-by Robin Jones Gunn

[zjande]

Oh man I am way too emo & hormonal & mushy these days for things such as this. It made me teary & full of emotion. I love it, thanks for sharing it.

[bec]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that just teared up!


Bec

[AmyGirl28]

This is just the message that I needed today. You're making me cry too! Thanks.

[gingerstar]

Thanks, Mama Fern - that is so perfect for all of us waiting mamas....
I have been in prodromal since midnight, trying to stay positive. I am going to copy that to read to keep my focus on this precious babe coming at the right moment.
Thanks again, and positive gentle birthing vibes to all waiting mamas!
Sharon

[PicnicBear]

more tears here . . .

[spiritmomma]

thanks for sharing this lovely poem, Fern. I think a lot of us need that little rush of emotion and help remembering to wait for our perfect little ones!

[Chi-Chi Mama]

thanks Fern...



I was thinking tonight was the night for a little while earlier today... doesn't look like it.. your poem made me feel a lot better though!!!

gentle birthing vibes to all of your mamas!! (when it's time.. whenever that is )

[flyingspaghettimama]

I am not the sentimental type (can you tell?!) but this one really did get to me. It would be a good poem to carry around with me and give to all my loved ones, and to look at myself when it's 5:30 at night and my daily routine of induction techniques have led to nada.

[SoulJourney]

Wow...Thanks Fern, that one was a keeper.