Mother, you have a lot to learn,
it's time to discern!
Saw you holding your hands up,
praying for more things to fill your cup.
You weren't always acting like this,
but problems became like a cyst.
They grew and grew like a cancer,
old gift wrap decorated with Prancer.
You knew you shouldn't have spent so much,
your idea of giving is like a crutch.
Feel bad, mad, sad, or even glad,
went in your pocket and spent more than you had.
Saw this one coming a long time ago,
didn't want anyone saying, "I told you so!"
Leave the children with the sitter,
got to work feeling bitter.
No time to do what you want to do
life makes you feel real down, real blue.
Look beyond the things a mighty God brings.
Angels in heaven, they know what to sing.
Praise your Father and listen to Him on what to do,
just might avoid a devil looking to sue.
Nicholl McGuire is the author of When Mothers Cry. She reads from her book on Youtube channel: nmenterprise7.
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