A Poem For My Son (Written While In Labor)

From the truest corner of my heart, I call out to you

I reach towards the sky where your spirit dwells, offering my arms and hands I promise I will catch you

I see your feet peeking through the stars, your face peeking through their light

Jump through the sacred hoop, my dearest child

I am ready to hold you and keep you safe in my embrace

We shed our fear together

We become impenetrable 

Trust is absolute

We are perfectly made for each other

Jump through the sacred hoop, my child

I promise I will catch you

To hold you will be my greatest joy

My purest ceremony

My deepest gratitude 

Let’s embrace this journey together as the most sacred of rituals

Like the first original life giver, Mother Earth, I give myself to the mystery

The cosmic unknown of time is our guide 

We manifest life together 

So jump through the sacred hoop, my child

I am ready to hold you and keep you safe in my embrace.