If you’ve ever seen The King and I, you will recognize the take-off on Roger’s and Hammerstein’s song in the following poem.
Hello Young Mothers
Hello, Young mothers, wherever you are,
I hope your troubles are few.
All my good wishes are with you just now;
I’ve been a mom like you.
Be strong, young mothers, and follow your heart,
Be strong, dedicated, and true.
The task you’ve been given is worth all the pain;
I’ve been a mom like you.
I know how it feels to have kids on your heels
And fly through the day in a trance.
You run here and there, and you’re hardly aware of the
Time between soccer and dance.
So cry, young mothers, if you feel that you must,
But don’t cry that you’re not alone.
Cry for the days that will pass in a blur
When you find that your children are gone.
All of my memories are happy today,
But I’ve had those times of my own.
Be brave, young mothers, and follow your heart,
Be brave, devoted, and true.
Cling very close to your children tonight;
I’ve been a mom like you.
I know how it feels to cringe at the squeals
And to hope that your feeling don’t show,
To yearn for a date and a chance to escape
With the lover that you used to know.
Take heart, young mothers, whatever you do,
Don’t cry that you’re not alone.
All of your memories will be happy one day;
You’ll smile at the days that are gone.
