Matrescence
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Matrescence (noun)
the process of becoming a mother: Those physical, psychological and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child now have a name: matrescence.
Warmth closed in on ourselves Intimacy in my arms heavy eyed Affection pursuing perfection eluding Passion scrolling by Care for you solely only Endearment impeaching my coherence Tenderness bright white sleep Longing for, longing against Attachment bound close
Sleep Training Package They’ll trick you into thinking you’ll have overnight success Don’t be fooled Yours is they type they prey on Sleep deprived, desperate for a slice To slip into a coma in a never ending night 100 wake-ups But no let-ups You’ve never been so vulnerable Volatile and at your lowest ebb An easy target when you can’t see an end in sight So wait it out Know that this too shall pass For now, study each fine hair follicle Disappear into his neck rolls And smell his puppy newborn skin Fading fast from your memory of him
3am Whistle You know in the night When it’s windy Usually around 3am When I’m feeding B I can hear the sea Can you hear the sea at night? Last night He was quite awake And he looked to the window And heard that whistling noise His beady brown eyes He knows
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