Hello, beautiful readers! This week, I hosted the poetry challenge at #TankaTuesday. My prompt was to write a poem about how impactful one day can be. I've had several "one day" moments that have shaped my life and changed my trajectory throughout the years, and while not all of them were good moments, they all led to where I am now, and for that, I am grateful. I decided to write a tanka prose for this week's poem.
Most Precious Gift
I was told I had a one percent chance of getting pregnant. Refusing to accept those odds, I turned to science for help. Round two of artificial insemination brought me my miracle baby. And while other parts of my life were breaking, holding my precious son in my arms gave me the strength to see my path forward. He became my anchor and my purpose. I was blessed the day he chose me to become his mom, and I cherish him every day.
a new moon gives birth
to slew of unlimited
possibilities
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Wow! What a precious moment! Thanks for sharing that adorable picture along with the treasured memory.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Balroop! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteOh my gosh, Yvette, what a wonderful miracle. I couldn't have children either, and since my husband had a genetic disease it would have been very bad to have a child with him. We looked into invitro, but since he was not expected to live, I didn't persist. I'm so glad you did. Your baby is so beautiful. He has your smile.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marsha! I'm sorry that you struggled as well, and I'm sorry for your husband's suffering. Thank you for sharing! XOXO
DeleteWhat a little miracle for a lovely mum ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ange! I appreciate your kind words. :-)
DeleteYvi, what a gift, our children are to our family. This was such a lovely prompt. Thanks for the creativity. 💜
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colleen! I'm happy you enjoyed it. :-)
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