Two Mothers

Two Mothers

Two mothers she would love,
though one she'd never know.
One gave the gift of life;
the other watched her grow.

Each gave what they could give,
creating a beautiful tapestry.
Colorful threads from two artisans
were woven tenuously.

Two mothers loved one daughter-
two women who'd never met.
Each of the mothers live
forever in each other's debt.

Pat Nelson
May 24, 2008
Revised July 12, 2011
(second verse re-written)