First Child

"First Child"

When I first discovered that I was “with child”,
I looked at my husband and lovingly smiled.
We’d patiently waited for this day to come.
Now, he’d be a papa and I’d be a mum!

When we gave the news to all our relations,
They hugged us both and said “Congratulations!”
Our parents were happy! A grandchild-to-be!
We all were quite joyful; this I guarantee!

My body grew rounder, each week after week.
Long gone was that figure, so slender and sleek.
My face was all bloated; my ankles felt thick.
The mention of food made my stomach feel sick!

I suffered each morning, ‘till due-date was near.
When contractions began, I felt gripped by fear!
My time had now come, just as I knew it would.
Now, I must have faith that all goes as it should.

The labor was painful! I lost self-control!
Just having this baby was my only goal!
Then I saw the face of my new baby boy,
The pain was forgotten! My heart filled with joy.


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