Been Surprised by Love
Kids, 2012
Since I first brought her home,
Been surprised by the intensity of my love.
I didn’t know I could love that deeply.
When she was little and would get hurt,
Been surprised by the sickness in the pit of my stomach.
Now she is living on her own,
Been surprised by the sense of well-being since she is home visiting.
I didn’t know there’d be a little worry in the back of my mind
No matter where she is or where I am, I am conscious of her in my subconscious.
Been surprised it is there for her all the time.
I wonder what new lessons about love I will have
Been surprised by what I learned from this creature, my daughter.
I didn’t know if I would love my boys the same way.
They are so different and a unit–twins.
Been surprised that I love them every bit as much–but each love is different.
It was the newness of the eldest child that first taught me about love.
My learning now comes from daily practice of carrying them with me in my heart.
