Sunday Scribblings #44 – Fearless

She backed out of the driveway
She was part of a family of 4
Pulling the car into the driveway
She became a family of 3
Fearless

She had to take care of her 2
But first had to take care of number 1
She left for awhile
But came back after not too long
Fearless

Her growing 2
Challenged her 1 spirit
Strength gave her the 4ce
To begin to lay down new roots
Defining the 3 as 1
Fearless

Studying 4ever
Led to a 3 year degree
While looking after 2
And becoming a learned 1
Fearless

To preserve this special 3
This 1
Selflessly sacrificed 4 them
These 2 complicated and fascinating 1s
Working
Crying
Fearless

Dedicated 1
Now nurtures 3
A new blond-haired 3
We 2 are 4ever touched
By our 1
Fearless
Mom

(This piece is about my mom, who, despite my dad’s suicide, epitomized the word fearless. She raised my twin sister and I on her own and taught me so much about strength and independence. My 3 year old nephew Andrew is now the lucky recipient of her wisdom and sensitivity every day that she looks after him).