Motherhood (poem)

Payton Grasser, Writer • December 14, 2023

Payton Grasser

The way I long to be a mother

Is the way the grass can’t wait to experience the sun’s light

It sounds archaic to need this so badly

“This”

is hoping for a little girl

painting colorful murals all over the house,

making a fairy garden in the backyard

decorating the nursery so her childhood will feel magical

“This”

is her never sleeping in the wonderful nursery I spent so much time on

is baths in the sink

dinners for two

her art plastered all over the fridge

I crave to create the connection between a mother and her child,

My mind aches with plans to raise someone better than myself

Someone I will inevitably look at with pride and unconditional love

There will be nothing more beautiful in my lifetime than the sunshine that I have yet to feel on my skin.

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Payton Grasser, Writer

Payton Grasser is a sophomore. She enjoys creating art, spending quality time with friends and family, and socializing. Payton is looking forward to being part of the Journalism community and making new connections.

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Damon McMillan • Dec 14, 2023 at 3:31 pm

Another beautiful poem, Payton. And you’re right.

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