Holding tight,
I don’t want to let go.
His warm, soft cheek
pressed against mine.
Chest to chest,
heartbeat against heartbeat,
racing in time.
I hear a whimper
as his arms tighten
around me.
***
Children run and scream
with delight around us.
The noise is jarring,
adding to my nerves.
***
I feel like I’m juggling
emotions and possessions.
Backpack slung over one shoulder,
car keys clenched in my fist.
My pride and joy nestled in my arms.
***
Holding back the tears,
I want to be brave for him.
I’ve spent nights awake
thinking about this moment.
What if he thinks
I’ve abandoned him?
Is he too young for this?
He's just a baby.
***
And finally, as a
single tear slides
down my face,
I let go.
***
I turn and leave.
I can’t look back.
About the Creator
Sandy Gillman
I’m a mum to a toddler, just trying to get through the day. I like to write about the ups and downs of parenting. I hope you’ll find something here to laugh, relate to, and maybe even learn from. Author of Whispers in Your Mind
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