What makes a mother?

I thought of you and closed my eyes and prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a mother and I know I heard him say...
"A mother has a baby."
This we know is true.
But can you be a mother when your baby's not with you?

"Yes, you can," He said with confidence in His voice.
"I give many women babies. When they leave is not their choice.
Some I send for a lifetime, and others for a day.
Some I send to fill your womb but there's no need to stay."

"I just don't understand this, God. I want my baby here."
He took a breath and cleared His throat and then I saw a tear.
"I wish that I could show you what your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile with other children and say,

'We go to earth to learn our lessons of love and life and fear.
My Mommy loved me oh, so much I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a Mom who had so much love for me.
I learned my lesson very quickly. My Mommy set me free.
I miss my Mommy oh, so much but I visit her each day.
When she goes to sleep, on her pillow is where I lay.
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek and whisper in her ear,
'Mommy, don't be sad today. I'm your baby and I'm here.'

"So, you see, my dear sweet one, your child is okay.
Your baby is here in my home and this is where she'll stay.
She'll wait for you with me until your lesson is through.
And on the day that you come home, She'll be at the gates for you.

So, now you see what makes a mother. It's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of right from the very start.
Though some on earth may not see you're a mother with a child,
They'll be up here with me one day and know you've always been one."

AnRu reminisced at 5:58:00 PM.