Sonnet 1

Nobody said it would be easy Being a mother is a difficult task. Everyday I try not to go crazy I wonder for how long this will last. I used to sleep for eight hours straight, go out with my friends and have fun. Now I wake up early morning and stay up till late and only have an hour to get my things done. When you are asleep I sit down and think how my life has changed. I stare at your face, I don't want to blink, I don't want my life rearranged. I cherish every moment I spend with you, coz when you grow up someday, then what do I do?

*Do you remember?*

Remind me the story of how we fell in love? The hurdles we passed to be where we are today Remind me how it was When we got to how we both felt... was the same, Remember that day? Memories are memories we need to cherish Feelings are feelings Don't let it perish During that time we knew... Love wasn't easy Love was confusing Love was challenging But it sure was amazing Looking back, After so long We have held on to a love so strong It's about forgiving, Compromising Being patient and understanding Years later we know... Love still isn't easy Love still is confusing Love still is challenging But it sure is amazing

Pause

Wait. Stop. Breathe. Look around, what do you see? People walking, running, not knowing when to freeze. Sleep is what you need But you keep fighting it You want to stop and read But you keep postponing it. You should be excercising But you keep eating more food You keep procrastinating When you know it's not good. You want to confess your love You wish "he/ she was mine" The clock is ticking You are losing time. Life waits for no one Time does not wait But unless you pause and take a step back, You can't make life great. ~RTW~ 07/11/2022