As I held my fresh-faced firstborn, I met Her.
Her loving kindness, Female, Divine.
She held me as I held her.
I knew them both.
The Mother welcoming me into Her sacred role.
A new beginning.
I wondered at my unconditional love for her,
I pondered on Her unconditional love for us.
by Lanae Carmichael
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