It might be a surprise

just what it took, to prize

this story from our hearts and into the parts

of our daily lives for you to see us,

To feel us,

To understand us

I want to bridge the divide

I want to talk under the same roof

about the proof,

that living like this was not my choice

that life gave me this gift,

to lift,

and share with you all

just what my pain has been

and what I’ve seen

I want you to walk in my shoes

I didn’t choose

I want to bridge the divide

We live in a world that says motherhood is the good

way to live and be,

Not so to me

I’m proof

Under your roof

That living the life unexpected is just as amazing

Filled with joy

Its not my ploy

To hide the grief

I can linger, or be brief

Its real but its raw

Its steel but it’s a soft paw

touching you on your arm

saying, I bring no harm

I want to bridge the divide

We are fulfilled

We are women

Walk in my shoes

I didn’t choose

Whether we’re mothers or not, we are ALL women of this world

I want to BRIDGE the DIVIDE

Penny Rabarts