Today and tomorrow

Yesterday I was holding a young baby.

Small hands and smaller feet.

Tiny tears and tiny nappies.

Today I’m holding a “big girl”.

Kindy bags and mismatched outfits.

Big emotions and wanted independence.

Yesterday I was a new mother.

New body and a new purpose.

Bigger nappies and bigger tears.

Today I’m a seasoned mother.

Old habits and older clothes.

Heavy load and a heavier heart.

Yesterday felt like today.

Today feels like yesterday.

The days go too fast.

Let me hold onto yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Let me hold on tight,

Before I need to loosen my grip and let go.