“She came tonight as I sat alone, the girl I used to be…
And she gazed at me with her earnest eye and questioned reproachfully;
Have you forgotten the many plans and hopes that I had for you?
The career, the splendid fame, and all the wonderful things to do?
Where is the mansion of stately height with all of its gardens rare?
The silken robes that I dreamed for you and the jewels in your hair?
And as she spoke, I was very sad for I wanted her please with me…
This slender girl from the shadowy past the girl that I used to be
So gently rising, I took her hand, and guided her up the stair
Where peacefully sleeping, my babies lay innocent, sweet, and fair.
And I told her that these are my only gems, and precious they are to me;
That silken robe is my motherhood of costly simplicity.
And my mansion of stately height is love, and the only career I know
Is serving each day in these sheltered walls for the dear ones who come and go.
And as I spoke to my shadowy guest, she smiled through her tears at me.
And I saw that the woman that I am now, pleased the girl I used to be.
- Author Unknown
Quoted in Womanly Dominion by Mark Chanski
Beautiful poetry! Thank you.
That took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing that!
Oh my, this is beautiful, brought tears to my eyes, thank you!
Wow…that is breathtaking. Thank you so very much for posting this!!!
Just beautiful! Thank you so much for posting it.
So lovely!!! I can’t wait until God blesses me with children.
Love this!!! I’m seriously going to print it and frame it and hang it by my kitchen sink.
Thank you… these words touched me and blessed me!
Beautiful poem!
this is positively beautiful.
I loved that!
Thank you for posting that poem. It truly spoke to my heart. I am a Mom to one and gave up my career when my daughter was born. Thank you so much.
beautiful!!!
Oh, I so needed this today, and it really touched me. Thank you.