There is a point in everyone’s life,
Where they reach the bottom.
It feels like you’re drowning and no matter
Which way you swim you can never find up.
You curl on your side, waves of tears falling.
‘It’s the end’ you think. Bitter. Resentful.

Then you feel her kick. A tiny foot.
Placing your hand on your stomach,
You feel her squirming. She doesn’t know.
Or does she?

With each kick she is saying,
“Mama, don’t give up. Don’t
Let the world smother you.
Stand up and smile. I’ll be there
Soon and make everything right.”

You raise your head, and look
To the stars. In the face of it all,
There is one person who is counting
On you. Though your shoulders are heavy,
You walk forward. With each step you’ll
Feel lighter.
The joy will slowly warm your body.

You’re never alone, even in your darkest
Moments.
Cause with every kick she tells you,
“I love you.”
And with each step, the future is bright.