Stirred by theme of “vocation or call” at d’Verse Poets today…
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young women
attend college
afraid to admit
perhaps their
fondest dream:
“I just want to
be a mother.”
“JUST” ??!!
go for it, girl!
yes, do pursue
the education
you desire in
becoming a
better person
but don’t let
any feminazi
talking head
denigrate you
for aspiring to
the high calling
of motherhood!
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They say that man is mighty,
He governs land and sea,
He wields a mighty sceptre,
O’er lesser powers that be,
But a mightier power and stronger,
Man from his throne has hurled,
For the hand that rocks the cradle,
Is the hand that rules the world.
-William Ross Wallace
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Note: I found a totally different version of his poem here: http://www.potw.org/archive/potw391.html
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 01, 2015 @ 13:25:21
I need to show your poem to my daughter. She has lots of formal education, but being a mother is the most challenging, rewarding and valuable of all her vocations.
Apr 01, 2015 @ 15:18:50
It makes me happy that you would share it!
Apr 01, 2015 @ 09:22:48
It was my highest calling 🙂
Apr 01, 2015 @ 15:20:42
Yes, C.C. Emphatically YES!
Apr 01, 2015 @ 07:42:01
Good take on the prompt … the point of a vocation is that it’s your calling and no-one elses!
Apr 01, 2015 @ 14:28:01
Thanks…only ONE of each of us.
Apr 01, 2015 @ 07:01:43
Some answer the call to motherhood, some are drawn to other things ~ I believe that a woman should decide and choose her destiny, smiles ~
Apr 01, 2015 @ 14:19:45
🙂
Apr 01, 2015 @ 06:56:50
I believe young women should be encouraged to do both. It is great to be both a mother and be able to land back on a decent job if they need or wish to.
Apr 01, 2015 @ 14:19:30
Yes, there is wisdom in being prepared.
Apr 01, 2015 @ 06:11:16
Being a mother (or grandmother) indeed brings a lot of joy. It definitely is a rewarding ‘calling.’
Apr 01, 2015 @ 14:17:12
I agree, Mary.
Mar 31, 2015 @ 23:15:32
Wow wow wow–yes. By the way, I forgot to tell you how much I like your blog name, Poem In My Pocket–I believe that day is coming up mid-April, isn’t it?
Apr 01, 2015 @ 04:55:31
Thanks, Dusty. I named my blog before I was aware of “Poem in Your Pocket Day”(which is April 30 this year). A great way to celebrate National Poetry Month!
Apr 01, 2015 @ 04:59:06
Oh, the 30th–thanks!!
Mar 31, 2015 @ 22:48:12
Lovely and inspiring. Girls should do as women what they really want to do and feel is right for them. How great that you speak of motherhood with such love and respect.
Apr 01, 2015 @ 04:53:36
Yes, not every girl will be a mother…every calling is unique to that person!
Mar 31, 2015 @ 22:38:53
motherhood is a wonderful calling and i often think the most important and precious thing i’ve done so far is to raise my kids
Apr 01, 2015 @ 04:51:49
Absolutely!
Mar 31, 2015 @ 22:35:03
Very nice, and yes, a mother, the world’s most important role
Apr 01, 2015 @ 04:51:05
Thanks 🙂 How do I comment on your blog…do I go to Facebook?
Apr 01, 2015 @ 05:35:34
oh I’m just happy you read it – I am a bit of a hermit!