it’s a place that can be
hidden or wide
open

it feels every loss
and hopes for
every gain

it watches and waits
believing and
hoping

it sees what’s going
on and what
could be

it knows what’s in
the eyes and
movements

it can always find
the lies behind
the truth

it’s a safe place to feel
and even safer place
to know

it rises up and stands
when others feel
defeated

it cowers in the dark
when feeling
overwhelmed

it can speak through
tears and be seen
through joy

it protects
guides and
loves

it’s a mother’s
heart who’s
received