just a glimpse

Just a glimpse

What an honor

To be in your midst

Upon entry I knew

I was standing on sacred ground

And you were present to

Enveloped in that which is bigger than and beyond this world

The laboring, welcoming, birthing of new life

I witnessed you rest in that power

Of the ancients

Tapping into wisdom that words

Hold not claim over

I saw you trust

The unfolding adventure

Moving as your body urged

Listening and obeying

Without apology

I witnessed you being opened

To encounter the urgent realities

Of parenting this one you have been nurturing and

welcoming for so many months

Surrendering to the pressing truth

That we are not ultimately in control

Even in careful and infinite preparation, listening and trusting.

Surrender takes courage beyond all measure

Trust the strength

The power

That is found there

Rest now

In your power and wisdom

Of your having birthed life

full of beauty

of your continuing to birth life

in surrender and welcome

 

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