Babies Quote by Suzy Kassem
““LIKE MOTHER, LIKE LOVER There is the mother Who cooks too much To feed her children, And there is the mother Who cooks too little, Or not at all. There is the bird That returns to its nest With just a frail worm And feeds it to her babies, And there is the bird That kills its frail babies Just to eat the worm. There is the lover Who argues that There is never Enough love, And there is the other lover Who argues that love is All there ever Was.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Like Mother, Like Lover” (original poem), 2015
The poem contrasts over‑ and under‑nurturing in motherhood and love, showing extremes from abundance to neglect and even harm.
In simple terms: Too much or too little love can be damaging.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance in caring relationships.
Themes
parenthood
love
balance
nurture
extremes
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- romantic relationships
- parenting advice
Key Concepts
over‑nurturing
under‑nurturing
ethical limits
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “enough love” look like for you?
- How can we avoid harming those we care for?
A Different Perspective
Ideal balance is hard to define and achieve.
