To Become A Mother

To Become A Mother
When it is least expected
Least acceptable
Least convenient
Least conceivable
Least reasonable
Least affordable
Least responsible
Least of all and least of all
Least wanted or ready to become a Mother

Is like stepping through a portal that leads you away from
Who you used to be
Who you would've been
Who you would've liked to become
Who you thought you were
Who you never thought you would be

And it takes you to
Where you ought to be
Where you are needed
Where you must provide the way
Where you least expect it
Where you can never return from
Were you are changed forever
Where love has a face and laughter
Where you can watch it sleep and grow
Where you learn about life
Where you begin a legacy
Where you find your way
Where you start to live