With All the Love I Possess

If I had a child, that child would know

their mother loved with a dazzling fiery soul

enough to burn forests in search of her love

with the passion to swim oceans to reunite with their beloved.

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If I had a child, they would have no reason to doubt

the unbearable longing in my rebuilt heart

for their meritorious father the savior of our family

always wanting to be near his dearest parts.

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If I had a child, there would be constant rejoicing

praise for a job well done, for an idea well had

There would be no end to the love

and bountiful blessings that would be spread

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If I had a child, they would know real family

people loving them and treating them carefully

blood would have no bearing on it

only those deserving would ever lay eyes upon them.

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If I had a child, I would try every day

I would dedicate myself to the art of child’s play

But trying isn’t enough, and sometimes

when we go out and do, we fail

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I have so many children I can treat like family

I spread compassion like light

I love my husband with passion and delight

I try never to fail those I promised my arm in this life

K.B. Silver

--Originally posted on Medium for Alice Walker Challenge Aug '23