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"Growing inside me for nine months had me at pause"

By Gladys W. MuturiPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
Me and Xavier

Growing inside me for nine months had me at pause

But now I realize why

Why now? I’ve come so far

‘til I have taken a halt

I had you but now I’m sad

I can’t stop crying now

I overfeed myself to get the milk you deserve

My breasts swell in pain

Heavy like a pound ton weighing down on me

You’re not a mistake

You’re the best mistake

I wish I should’ve known better

No, it's not fault, It’s mine

Daddy’s not here, I’m here

You had me at hello around the clock

24/7, every week, morning, noon and night

Exhausted, no plans for me just you

I love you, but I’m powerless

My energy is drowned out

like a candle blown from the wind

I’m crying now

Yet you comfort me

I look up

I thank God I had you

I had you and I want to say "I love you"

love poems

About the Creator

Gladys W. Muturi

Hello, My name is Gladys W. Muturi. I am an Actress, Writer, Filmmaker, Producer, and Mother of 1.

Instagram: @gladys_muturi95

Facebook: facebook.com/gladystheactress

YouTube: @gladys_muturi

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