Nicole Johnson

I thought of you again today.

I was reading a story and there you were.
My heart grew heavy and my eyes watery.

I tried so hard, but I couldn’t contain my surprise.

I thought of you again and then I cried.

The way you lay there, nuzzled against my chest.

I was your mother and you my tiny human.

I swore to love,

Protect,

And nurture you.

There was nothing I could do to protect you from this.

No trains or bullets to shield your innocence.

I thought of you again today.

You felt more real to me than yesterday.

You were so close, the smell of new baby consumed me.

I needed you here and suddenly you appeared.

My throat constricted and I released a loud sigh.

For a moment a smile creased the corners of my lips.

I thought of you today.

Thank you for stopping by.