A mother serves her sugar with
A bit of peppermint
To clarify the passages
That carry what she meant
When she first set to bear a soul
Quite separate from her own,
Whom she would cherish, yet must teach
To live and die alone.
Today is a day of celebration. Why?
Because, years ago on the same day,
GOD sent me my flesh and bone conscience.
Wishing my friendly inner voice a very happy birthday.
