Babies and Mother

Although I have never had a baby shower myself,

many family and friends have had their share,

so by now I can throw a fine shower for anyone.

 

I'm choosing to hostess a shower for someone

I'm not related to,

someone I know a bit, but not very well.

 

Does one need to know so much

about an expectant mother?

 

Don't most mother's share the yearning

to get the baby out!?

To sing lullaby's while holding

their precious bundle(s) of joy,

whether a girl or boy, or both,

and sniff the fine hair and the soft baby skin

that smells

of Johnson's baby wash and baby powder?

 

Don't most mother's share

the hopes, dreams, and joys

that revolve not around themselves,

but about their angel-child(ren)'s

head, a halo, yes,

even in devilish times?

 

Don't most mother's grieve the same way

when their little one,

even when fully grown,

falls down and bleeds?

 

Don't they run for the

ice, crème, and Band-Aids

to make the boo-boo "All better,"

with a little kiss of love

for good measure?

 

I've offered to hostess a baby shower

for a young friend who has a mother

who would do this herself,

but is graciously allowing me

a little bit of Heaven by  letting

me throw the shower I never received

myself.