A Parent is a Portal

Here’s the thing about having a child
you are connected beyond the soul.
(Beyond the soul!
Can there be such a thing?)

Consider
the intelligence of
the universe and its ancient stars
the deep forests and
crystalline pools
far beyond
the beyond.

Sit on the bed of your child
and feel
not what appears
but what is!

The absolute value of this child.

Not your stagnant perception.
No.
Drop that!
let it break
re-focus:

The things in her room
the faces she drew
the (precious) tiny messages buried
in the dirty
sticky
tangled
mess

See what she sees!

With perspective over rules
and freedom over shelter
there comes a time
to welcome your child
to all you fear about the world
and watch her rise.