Do you remember those stories about mothers
who lifted entire trucks off of children trapped beneath
They performed impossible feats of strength and speed
to protect those vulnerable lives
and sacrificed themselves
their bodies
their goals
their time
to nurture the fragile strength
of those they recognize as their own

Have you ever wondered what it would be like
to know your child was suffering
and be forced to face that utter helplessness
without a single clear or correct choice
in sight or imagination

Can you imagine the crushing weight
of that impossible decision
on your shaking shoulders

It would drive even the strongest soul to their knees