A Young Mother's Heartbreak Poem by Yana Thompson

Hush now,
don't fuss now.

Your cryin' is breaking my heart.

Sleep now,
dream now.

Your mommy's tearin'out her heart.


I loved you this mornin'
and I love you even more tonight,
as I struggle in this fight.

I fight for you my love and I fight for me.

I fight for what should be mine,
the way that I had hoped that you would be.

Selfish and foolish is me.

I know you deserve the best,
to be happy and never disstressed.

Oh, selfish and foolish me.

I loved you this mornin',
and as I lay your head in her arms.

I think about how lonely and empty my heart and arms will be.

Oh, how hard it is to be a mommy to no one but me.