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Open Poetry #46

Waiting for Ethan

Eldest
Member

since 2010-06-15

Posts 177
Alabama

0 posted 2010-07-29 03:48 PM

How strange to think the child I birthed is now ready to give birth
I remember clearly the urgency, the joy, the fatigue of those days
Now I wait, anxious and excited, for word that it’s time
The mother in me is anxious and worried and fearful
I know the pain she faces and the stress and soreness
I remember the aftereffects well
Now I wish I could do it for her, take away the pain
But the pain is the preliminary to the joy, like no other joy on earth
The moment when they put that child in your arms, wet and crying
Messy and so very beloved; there are no words to describe that feeling
So we wait for Ethan to make his entrance, little king he will be
His sister’s doll, his father’s pride, his mother’s joy

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2010-07-29 04:29 PM

I'm sure everyone is excited and anxious! Nicely written Eldest.. you capture a lot of concern and love as well as anticipation in this.

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

2 posted 2010-07-29 09:07 PM

oh Eldest
what a wonderful time for all of you
of course you would take the pain from your daughter if you could
will you be there when Ethan is born?

Eldest
Member

since 2010-06-15

Posts 177
Alabama

3 posted 2010-07-30 02:18 PM

oh, yes, I'm on pins and needles waiting for the call

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

4 posted 2010-07-30 09:39 PM

easy1
Senior Member

since 2010-05-22

Posts 1209
Southeastern USA

5 posted 2010-07-30 09:54 PM

A good read. Best wishes to all. In looking back, so we look forward as well.

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2010-07-31 06:26 AM

I'm about to be a grandma myself, and on my birthday no less!! Love this write!

Eldest
Member

since 2010-06-15

Posts 177
Alabama

7 posted 2010-08-03 08:44 AM

Still waiting, yesterday was his due date. My daughter goes to the dr today, so my suitcase is packed and waiting.

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