There is no turning back
Each push,
this birth a struggle
we will win
you and I,
my winsome child
Each push
a little closer
as you cross this swaying bridge
tethered
I’ve got you
almost in my arms
Let there be storms
I will hold you
comfort you, guide you
Each push
we’re almost there now
There is no turning back
to womb’s warmth
Fight through
the pain
the fear
and
cross
Welcome to your life
There is no turning back
my response to the following prompts from these awesome humans:
Beth’s “there will be storms”
Eugi’s “winsome”
Sadje’s photo prompt
Stephen’s Level UP Challenge that combines them with a twist
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©2020 Tanya Cliff
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tanyacliff.com 
Beautiful
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Thank you so much! And thanks for fusing all these prompts into one challenge. It is a lot of fun! 😘
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This was beautifully written. Loved the mesaage, too. xo
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Thank you so much! That makes my day. 😘
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So beautifully done- a wonderful way to combine the challenges
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Thank you so much! Stephen tripped me up a bit with the Tears for Fears song😂, but that is what makes the Level UP Challenge fun. Have a great weekend!
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Very well done!😊
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Thank you so much! 😊
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A beautiful message, Tanya, and excellent response to all prompts. Thank you for participating.
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Thank you, Eugi! 😘
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Most welcome, Tanya!
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This is a perfect response to all of those. An uplifting piece every mother can relate to.
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Thank you so much, Beth! ❤️
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Tanya, I love this. I also like the swinging bridge accentuation. The steps may be tenuous, but keep walking. Keith
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Absolutely! Thank you so much, Keith! Have a wonderful weekend.
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Every parent’s fears and hopes perfectly captured … thanks, Tanya!
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Thank you, Dave! We want them to mature, live their lives’ adventures, but it is so hard to let go. Glad you liked this. Have a great weekend!
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What a lovely response to the challenges. This is a story of being a Mother that resonates deeply with me. Thank you for this.
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Thank you so much, Anne! That means a lot to me! ❤️
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for the share, Chuck!
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Always happy to share your work with followers, Tanya!!
xoxo
Chuck
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Thank you for the share, Sadje! 😘
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Thank you for the share, Eugi! 🥰
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Beautiful…
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Thank you so much, Bette! 😊
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“there’s no turning back”….. beautifully true Tanya, as we push ourselves into every new dawn…..
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Thank you, Ivor! Glad you liked this. And, yes, forward seems the best direction, especially when walking into the dawn of a new day. 😊
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Beautifully written ❤️
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Thank you so much! Have a great weekend! 😘
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I’ll keep this for my daughter who will be having a child of her own soon. Thank you for your beautiful poem.
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You are most welcome! And congratulations! 🥰🥰🥰
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that looks like the Capalano bridge?
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I usually take my own photos, but with all the craziness in the world, I have used some stock photos. I am not sure where that bridge is, but now I am curious! Stay safe and healthy.
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