While in a bus I overheard a Park Slope mother
Criticizing about another mother
Comparing her life to another
Some mothers have careers
But some society make them feel guilty
For taking on a career
There are mothers
Lawyers, bankers and teachers
Highly criticized for giving up their jobs
Because they choose to raise a child
While some juggle between daycares,
Babysitters and career.
Mothers like their offspring
Come in all shapes and sizes
No two are alike
So why constantly question
A woman's choices?
A woman's greatest critique is another woman
Women constantly judge each other
From shoes to bra size
From cars, houses to hairstyles
Let's not even get started with the
Topic when it comes to parenting styles
Some women seek validation
Based on approval of other women
The only opinion we should care about
Is our offspring's opinion
When they are all grown up
They are the only ones who can say
If we measure up
There are a plenty of books about motherhood
But none better than that which is not written
Or even spoken but only shown
By my own mother and mother in law
To their offsprings who are now grown
And have children of their own
Thank you MOM!
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