A mother
Possesses a love
That is so innate
And intense
That it literally
Creates an ache
In her heart
She’s the provider
Of things
Love
Compassion
Wisdom
And encouragement
She’s also the protector
Guiding
And guarding
Her children
That was our mom
Until one day
When the unthinkable
Changed her life
Forever
Her first born died
Suddenly
And tragically
She spiraled into darkness
Anxiety
Depression
Agoraphobia
Came crashing in
Nothing
Could pull her back
The pain was too great
She could not
Speak of her loss
To anyone
She held it so close
That it suffocated her
Unmercifully
She was utterly
Alone