Dear Little One

I feel you move inside my belly

A smile slithers across my face

I know you are more than a reality

No longer just a faraway dream

See, you are now part of me

Ingrained into every blood vessel

Almost painted into my very soul

Your tiny little heart beats

Rhyming with my big heart

Like Drums beats under the African sunset

I imagine a time I was alone

Now I feel I am no longer alone

Your presence makes it worthwhile

Your realism makes it truthful

Your existence makes it worth it

Dear Little One

I know I get scared sometimes

I feel unworthy of hosting you in my womb

Even regretful that I may not be enough

So many emotions

Have defined your presence in my life

Sometimes unsure if you accept me

I know it feels right

Perfect even

That I am acquainted with you

Our bond is bigger than the universe

You give me hope

That there is beauty in this life

Somehow sunrises seem more magical

The tears I cried feel more meaningful

Even the laughter becomes more precious

See, how you are me personified

Your being makes it wonderful

Your creation makes it insightful

Your growing makes it eventful

Dear Little One

As you peek into this world, cruel at times

Know I will protect you to death

I will love you

With as much love as my heart can muster

I will embrace you

With as much warmth as my skin can withstand

I will kiss you

With lips that will leave a mark on your cheeks

I will cover you

With all the shelter my hands will find

I will discipline you

With all the love that exists in my being

I will hold you

With as much strength as my embrace allows

Dear Little One

I await your arrival with bated breath

How do you look like dear one

I picture your little toes wiggling

Tiny fingers curling around my finger

Little nose twitching from the cold

That curled mouth readying to cry

Soft silky skin trembling with goosebumps

Every bit of you I picture in my heart

I feel

Senseless

Restless

Elated

Inspired

Afraid

Yet filled with unexplained expectations

The world may not be perfect Little One

You are my perfect world

Perfected for an imperfect me

Dear Little One

This is my Letter to you

Mommy loves you

Mommy is already proud of you

Mommy is happy

Mommy need you

Little One

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This poem is a heartfelt letter from a mother to her unborn child, expressing the deep emotional connection that develops during pregnancy. It captures the wonder of feeling a new life growing inside her and the realization that her child is no longer just a dream but a living presence.

Through descriptions of shared heartbeats, blood vessels, and an inseparable bond, the poem shows how the child has become intertwined with every part of her existence, bringing joy, purpose, and a new sense of companionship.

The poem also explores the vulnerability that often accompanies motherhood. Alongside the excitement and love, there are moments of fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty. The mother worries whether she is good enough and whether she can provide everything her child will need.

Yet despite these fears, the child’s existence fills her with hope and transforms the way she views the world. Ordinary experiences become more meaningful, and she begins to see beauty, possibility, and purpose in places where she may not have noticed them before.

At its core, the poem is a promise of unconditional love and devotion. The mother imagines meeting her child for the first time, picturing every tiny detail and eagerly anticipating their arrival. She vows to protect, nurture, guide, and cherish her child through every stage of life.

The closing lines reveal that this letter is more than an expression of anticipation, it is a declaration that the child is already deeply loved, valued, and wanted. The poem celebrates the powerful bond between a mother and her unborn child and the hope that new life brings.

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