a small voice asks "why?"
let me have patience

some days, my voice is two blades rubbing together
blade sharpens blade, my words are daggers

i am tapped of energy
my resources are depleted
i am the mama

two tiny beings look to me for help
for comfort
for safety, for love

i am only one woman
my weakness screams at me from aching feet

i call to the One higher than I...
let me have strength
let me be gentle
let me take another step
don't let me fall