Sitting in this moment of heavy thought and angst
I notice the worry I feel for their safety now and forever
Having children is the best gift with a twist
A piece of my heart is with each of them now and always
The fear of the what-ifs can bring me to my knees
Anticipation of loss is the most challenging
What centers me in all of this?
As I pause to recognize the weight of this moment
A fly comes buzzing by
How dare you fly interrupt my moment!
Don’t you know you are a nuisance?
Isn’t my moment more important, more significant than you?
The fly just laughs and carries on
No matter my worry, my striving, my existence
Time moves onward in all of its irritating
Annoying and beautiful parameters
As for the fly?
It is gone
For now.
