The path is different for each mother." ❤️

"When will you have another?

A question we all know.

As if we click our fingers,

And inside of us they grow.

Don’t you want a sibling

For that darling child of yours?

Oblivious to the struggle

Many a mum endures.

You really want ‘just’ one?

Or is it ‘only two’ for you?

Isn’t three your magic number?

Perhaps four would be nice too!

When will it end- this narrative?

Opinions- never sought.

Where is it that this lack

Of sensitivity is taught?

They may want ‘only one’

And your views on that don’t matter.

Or perhaps their road’s been rough

And your words their heart might shatter.

So, next time you feel the urge to ask:

“When will you have another?”

Just don’t. And bear in mind

The path is different for each mother."

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Maria Tempany (Therhymingone)

Artwork by @charlie_mamas