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itsedible submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks ago
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Their little toes massaged with coco butter
Its past bedtime, but I know it’s worth it
To give them what I so desperately wanted
Caring for them, is caring for me
At age five and again at threeWe’re tired
Exhausted actually
The beach disappeared, we stayed so longWhat was your favorite part of your day, I ask
Now, they say
A gentle reminder for me
To just beLike waves crashing and beginning
Over and over again
Moments passingNo push
No pull
Just here with them
Present.Every moment, they’re learning
My words enter their ears and remain in their bodies
My hands, how they care for themI am their guide
They are their captain
I keep them safe
They choose their directionMy ancient eyes
My family unknowingly gave me to judge
Remarkably replaced, with practiceMy new eyes
To see
To heal
To be, me.Their big, little blue eyes softly close
As I lather coco butter on my feetRespecting them, is respecting me
Filling my cup
To quinch our thirst
To be held
To be heard
To know, we are capable
We are good inside.Voting is open!
Voting ends July 31, 2024 12:00am
Aww Mel, This is beautiful. Your children are lucky to have a mother with a sweet and soft heart. I have heard from others, that giving your children the love that you needed as a child can be incredibly healing. Thank you for sharing. Love changes the world and inspires others to do the same. Xo Lauren.
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