Motherhood a Gift

I never thought
I wanted kids
but it has been
one of the
biggest blessings
in my life.

It is like one of those
nested packages
you keep on opening,
layer upon layer,
revealing a next
bounteous boon
compounded inside
each bestowal,
all wrapped up
in learning and love.

Each child so
vibrant and unique,
bequeathing their
individual legacy,
conferring an offering
of transformation
through such an
unequivocally
special relationship.

This unsurpassed present
is cultivated with presence,
and sometimes even absence,
but each one
contributes to who I am
that I wouldn’t be otherwise.

I am so very grateful
for this gift
that keeps on giving.
It is festooned
with so many ribbons,
of hugs and phone calls,
meals and nature walks,
trips taken,
lessons learned,
and hearts shared.

Thank you!

by Polly Castor
5/10/26