You bore your children, your heart was singing Childhood captured, like arrows from your bow Aimed true and strong, bright futures bringing Once released, destinations and success unknown You raised your children, your pride escalated Goals and accomplishments joyfully recognized Milestones marked and birthdays celebrated Marriages, births, and anniversaries solemnized You grieved when a child, took the wrong path Choices and decisions, theirs for the taking Errors of judgement, and life split you apart Leaving you wondering, and your heart aching You smiled when a child, came back to the fold Greeted and welcomed, dreams renewed and spent Building memories to … Continue reading Freedom Warrior