Thursday, October 5, 2017

Day 5 – OctPoWriMo 2017: Revelation

Today's theme: Finally I Understand


Revelation

It took the birth
Of my first child
Her weight in my arms
Before I understood

Before I understood
The depth of my parents’ love
Before I understood
Their profound sacrifices

Their profound sacrifices
So I might thrive
Grow into the woman 
They hoped I'd become

Detroit, Michigan 1943