I turn 33 today. It’s also been a long time since I’ve written on here. October 2025, to be exact. In the middle of work, drafting a book, moving houses, degrees and promotions, my husband and I welcomed the arrival of our second daughter just over 10 months ago. Her birth has brought all the … Read more
I sit by your cribFor neither the “manger” nor the manager matterFor now, they tell me how to beHow to holdWhen to touch and when not to touchDid I ever imagine that women in cloaks and grubby shoes would tell me how to love you?How to mother you?Was it not I that carried you for … Read more
I imagine you with stardust in your hair and laughter lathered on your skin Your giggle is like a hummingbird’s song and your eyes twinkle like pearls Your little feet leave a trail of magic behind you And on your breath float droplets of honey The rolls on your arms are like cinnamon tarts Your … Read more
I wanted to hold your handAs I carried you on my hipLet you feel the face of a leafPoint up at the starsThat one is youAnd that’s meAnd that’s DaddyI wanted to show you the vastness of the worldFrom our small corner of the planetTeach you how to roll honey off your tongueAnd wiggle your … Read more
You’re still a mom. Even though many may not call you that Even though your baby is no longer here to say ‘mama’ You’re a mom Even though your arms are empty And you’ve had to remove the crib from beside your bed You will always be a mom Even though your home is silent … Read more