The Maternal Bond of Nature

The maternal bond
is unlike any other;
‘tween mother and child.
So umbilically tied;
and can never be severed.

Nature upholds,
with numerous examples:
A human mother…
caressing her new-born child;
a twinkling spark in both eyes.

The bond that she forms
connects her to her children
emotionally;
and in body and spirit.
They are the fruits of her womb.

Love of a mother
in a difficult marriage,
caring for her brood;
despite all kinds of hardships.
Sacrificing her safety.

Their security,
she finds much more important
than that of her own;
her strength overcoming fear.
Such is the love of mothers.

A single parent,
whether mother or father,
with maternal love
that considers children first;
for that is what most matters.

The maternal love
is unconditional love.
It has no limits.
The power of mother’s love
transcends all circumstances.

Observe examples
from the animal kingdom;
of maternal care,
displayed in all forms of life
between parents and children.

Chimpanzee mama,
hoisted in a forest tree,
grooming her baby.
Chimpanzee dad approving.
The family bond is strong.

Using their language,
compositional structures;
to warn of dangers,
they fear may be imminent.
All to keep their children safe.

So much like humans,
the love of parenthood shown;
doting and caring.
And, at times, even mourning,
the love of a child that’s died.

Manatees nursing
their calves soon after birthing.
Their mammary glands
providing excellent care;
bonding their calves for two years.

Mare in a stable
gives birth to a precious foal;
watching her stand up;
walk, trot; and begin nursing
from mother’s colostrum milk.

A mama giraffe,
giving birth to her new calves;
licking their wet skins
to begin circulation.
Letting them rest for a while.

Wise mother deer,
choosing high vegetation,
as form of shelter;
licking the scent off their fawn,
to protect from predators.

A lioness mom,
fiercely protecting her cubs
from all intruders;
even from fathers,
unruly to their offspring.

Baby elephant,
running to its mother’s arms,
while sensing danger.
A secure place of safety;
under the girth of mother.

A mama dolphin,
giving birth in the water;
with “auntie” dolphin,
prepared to give assistance;
should it be necessary.

Mother dog gives birth.
Her brain hormones now altered,
she shows aggression,
as a maternal instinct
to protect her new puppies.

Mother squirrel,
saving her curious child,
to avoid falling.
Snatching her from the roof’s edge;
chasing a rolling oak nut.

A baby penguin, searching to find his mother;
to avoid freezing
from heavy blizzard falling;
crouched now in mother’s warmth;
his father, alas, perished.

Mama bald eagle,
feeding her new-born babies.
The joy of her life.
Using her beak to feed them
with meat she obtained hunting.

Mother sea lion,
grieving the death of her pup;
shedding bitter tears;
howling and writhing around;
her baby stretched beside her.

Such is mother’s  love,
enduring through life and death.
Nature’s offerings.
An unselfish sacrifice,
that is without an ending.

Depths of motherhood
supersede all other bonds
in loving kindness.
No greater love has nature,
than mothers for their offspring.

The maternal bond
is unlike any other;
‘tween mother and child.
So umbilically tied;
and can never be severed.