20/12/2022
THE MIDDLE
Maybe right now, darling
You feel a bit between
A little in the middle
A tiny bit unseen.
You’ve always been the youngest
You’ve looked up to your brother
And now when you look down
There’s suddenly another.
Here’s what you need to know, my love
Although we’re rearranged
You may not be the smallest
But my love for you hasn’t changed.
You’ve grown up overnight it seems
It’s hard on you I know
You may have to curl to fit on my lap
But these arms, you won’t outgrow.
I remember it like it was yesterday
The moment I first saw you
I fell head first, for a second time
With a confidence so new.
It was you my love, that gave me
A patience, and a roar
Motherhood took her hand in mine
Differently than before.
Life was busy, slow and fast
It was hard juggling you two
And now we have another
I know I can do it, because of you.
At the moment, it may seem
my arms are tired and full
I promise these arms are strong enough
And there’s room here for you all.
So let me pick you up again
In only the way we mould
My darling, I’ll always carry you
For that, you are never too old.
It’s such a special role you see
Not just anyone could do
For you are a big sister now
Someone looks up to you.
Watching you together
It makes my heart just burst
They may call you the middle child
But to me, you all come first.
🤍
Words: Jess Urlichs, Writer
Art: Art by Chloe Trayhurn
(Poem in brother / sister versions available on Etsy) https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/1369705185/
