A Prayer For The Mothers
Who show up to the playground
Armed with pretzels and patience
Ready for whatever the day brings
Unafraid of tantrums or tears
Who gently rub sunscreen
Onto their children and yours
Calling, “Stay where I can see you!”
As you sit nursing the baby
Who offer an extra diaper
When you forget to pack one
And offer a dose of perspective
When you forget that, too
Who put meals on your table
And coffee in your hand
While they ask how you’re doing
And wait for the answer
Who witness this wild thing called parenting
That does not stop for conversation
Or mental health struggles
Or medical diagnoses
Bless these mothers
These warrior women
Who make up the village
And make motherhood more magical
Please send them unexpected joys
And bursts of much needed energy
To sustain their living and loving
Their friendship and mothering
For all of these friends: amen
Copyright © 2024 Megan Hogg.
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