Mother
A poem
I would rather be a good mother
than be a good friend
My kids are here eternally
but our friendship, that might end.
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I would rather be a good mother
than be a good daughter
My kids have overflowed my cup
your love is like withheld water
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I would rather be a good mother
than be a good employee
My kids notice when I'm gone
while a job easily replaces me
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I would rather be a good mother
than be a good cousin, niece, or aunt
My kids gave me a reason to live
they've done everything you can't
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I would rather be a good mother
than be a good sister
My kids have given me serenity
You've made my life a twister
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I would rather be a good mother
than a good whatever it may be
My kids love me all the time
your love comes conditionally
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I dream of living in a world
where I don't sacrifice one for the other
But since you want to make me choose,
I choose to be their mother
About the Creator
Sara Wilson
I love Ugly Things.
I try and be active AND interactive.
I write... whatever I feel.
Sometimes it's happy.. sometimes it isn't. But it's real. And it's me.
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Easy to read and follow
Well-structured & engaging content
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
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Comments (9)
Congrats on top story!! Well deserved!
Congrats on top story!! Well deserved!
Beautiful, thankyou for sharing 'mother' and congratulations on Top Story xx
That last line says it all. Regardless of anything, they come first. Congrats on TS!!!
This is beautiful, I felt every word. Congrats on getting Top Story
Great job showing your dedication to your children above all else—something that I would hope all good mothers would feel. Well written, and congrats on the Top Story!
Damn, Sara, you always hit so hard with rhymes that it makes me feel bad every time I say "ew, rhymes" lol. Of course, it's just my own annoyances with writing in rhymes. This is so buttery smooth and packs a real punch behind the eloquence and beauty of the important message. Absolutely loved it and another great decision by Vocal to give this Top Story.
good choice!
Fabulous work Sara! I love the honesty, fierceness & power! Go gurl! 🎉💪🏾