After You Put the Kids to Sleep

Drop your shoulders, mama,

And release the remains of the day.

The littles are finally sleeping,

It’s your turn to exhale it away.

Your mind may be spinning,

With all that’s left to do.

But your body’s simply wanting,

To deeply relax and renew. 

This job that you are doing,

Of caring for someone so young,

Stretches you in every way,

Often unseen and unsung.

It’s okay if you lost it, 

It’s okay if you messed up. 

Surrender yourself to sleep now, 

And let deep rest fill your cup. 

Breathe in deeply,

And feel everything clear. 

Breathe out fully,

Let it all disappear.