Ancestors of the Future

Luz Maupin
Nov 1 · 4 min read
Photo by Ryoma Onita on Unsplash representing Jizo. In the Japanese Buddhist tradition, Jizo is the protector of vulnerable beings, expectant mothers and unborn babies.

The first time, I wanted to die.

I wanted to be with the baby again.

But there were too many among the living,

Waiting for me, needing me.

So I stayed.

The second time, a part of me did die.

I aged that day.

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