Happy Mother's Day, Week, Year, Era, Now
A Mother's Day Sonnet by Adam Powers
Happy Mother's Day, Week, Year, Era, Now
Epoch— every one, praised be your epicness,
Single Moms, Grands, Aunties— to all Mothering, caring about
Others— not simply saying this but living this
Love in care in action in time over eons & eons,
ages & ages, patches of clothing mended, in
Living Patience, & food on the table. Over seasons
holding hands with the courage to love us extended
across the possibility of every identity: to the trust.
To the trans and queer kids and the Mothers who
give them everything. Warmth & Love & Acceptance
Upbringings of Joy & Nurturing & Belonging & Grattitude
for your unconditional love. Thank you— we affirm
you deserve the world. In a word. Thank you for the world.
