Written in honor of International Women’s Day 2021 #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge
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I am recovering woman.
Watching the boys
following His dreams.
"Wanna hear another dumb blonde joke?"
I am recovering woman.
Waiting for husband
to come home from work
"I cannot live without you."
Just who do you think you are?
I am recovering mother.
Beaten to sleep
society's dream.
"Of course I iron my babies' clothes."
I am recovering mother.
Given an apron
to my momma's dreams.
"Here's how you make mashed potatoes, dear."
Just who do you think you are?
I am recovering soul.
Shaken awake
from repressive demons.
"Coffee doesn't make me feel fine anymore."
I am recovering soul.
Blazing light
into my discarded depths.
"I didn't think anyone could cry so much."
Just who do you think you are?
I am uncovering Love.
Budding flower
in the snow, grateful for
frozen food.
I am uncovering Love.
Drawing lines
in the sand, I love you,
and No.
Just who do you think you are?
I am, finally, Joy.
Listening for the
hummingbird, my heart,
my teenagers, my enemies.
"We are all worthy of the sunshine."
I am, finally, Joy.
Laughing with grace,
humble voyager.
"Hey honey, I found my underwear in my pant leg again."
With love, light, and gratitude,
Heidi Esther, your MomSanity Bear
Mom-munity Builder
From asleep and wearing other’s expectations, to a watery mess, to a humble, grace-filled soul. That has been my journey to Joy and Love. So far. To be clear, my journey was, and still is, more of a fractal than a straight line.
PROMPT: Can you reflect and write your path? What have been the defining moments in your life, and what have you learned? Can you look back on those moments with pride and love? If not, what is standing in the way? Can you journal or talk to a trusted adult about it? It’s only your life at stake. Yes, you are worthy of the sunshine. No. Matter. What.
