ODE TO MOTHERS

If I wear deaf, I would never have heard the sound of my mother’s 
voice.

Would I mind?

If I were blind, I would never have seen the beauty who held me in 
her arms as a child.

Would I mind?

If I could not smell, I would never recognize my mothers scent, 
as she walked into a room.

Would I mind?

If I could not sense, I would have never noticed her caressing my cheek.

Would I mind?

If were dumb, I would never have told her that I loved her.

Would I mind?

If I were handicapped, I would never have experienced the fun of 
playing tag with her.

Would I mind?

If I were stupid, I would never have had math competitions with her.

Would I mind?

If I were unknowing, I would have never known her inner self.

Would I mind?

If I could feel, I would probably know that I would.



Meghan Wilson