"Know Who I Am"

I cried out to God

Show Me Your Face

and God

sent me a Child

I learned about Surrender

As I gave way to the surges of birthing energy

I learned Compassion

As my little one's cry pierced my heart

I learned Powerlessness

as I laid awake with my inconsolable infant

I learned Faithfulness

Rocking my feverish baby day and night waiting

for the healing,

I found Patience

As my child asked me to do it again

just one more time

I learned Fierceness in love

That could take me to death to defend 

my sweet child

I learned Tolerance

Accepting myself enough to love my child 

in a fit of tantrum,

I learned Kindness

As my tears were kissed away by tiny lips

I learned Respect

As I wondered at the profound wisdom

of one so small,

I learned Humility

Seeing the Divine in the eyes of my Child

God Answered My Cry

Know Who I Am

As You Love Your Child

So It is That I Love You.

~Susan Marie Doyle c.1994

                                                                                                   ~Beannaichte' (1-8-12)