Poem: Wean Me Gently

This post first appeared in an issue of the Birthvine over five years ago. I'm posting it here because it has always struck a chord with me, and I wanted to share it with everyone.

The dance of weaning is an intricate one; Sometimes it's two steps forward, one step back, other days it's one step forward, two steps back.

It seemed fitting to use this poem for our inagural post, I hope you enjoy it.

Wean Me Gently
by Cathy Cardall

I know I look so big to you,

Maybe I seem too big for the needs I have.
But no matter how big we get,
We still have needs that are important to us.
I know that our relationship is growing and changing,

But I still need you. I need your warmth and closeness,
Especially at the end of the day
When we snuggle up in bed.
Please don't get too busy for us to nurse.

I know you think I can be patient,
Or find something to take the place of a nursing;
A book, a glass of something,
But nothing can take your place when I need you.

Sometimes just cuddling with you,
Having you near me is enough.
I guess I am growing and becoming independent,

But please be there.
This bond we have is so strong and so important to me,
Please don't break it abruptly.

Wean me gently,
Because I am your mother,
And my heart is tender.




Thanks to Elizabeth Holt for finding this great poem