19 August 2012
Ive experienced deep joy Three times in my life Each time just as special And each thanks to my wife
An euphoria of instant relief Overwhelming and hard to explain Pressure cooker of emotions Not knowing which will rise from the pain
Weeks, months then hours and minutes Every step of pregnancy evokes something new A countdown of beautiful stress As beating heart and consciousness grew
It all comes down to an heroic act In a sterile room with strangers Mothernature knows best As mother fights through the dangers
Standing transfixed, saying comforting words Praying and pleading all will be well Exchanging glances with young midwives Trying to stay calm but nervous as hell
After hours watching loved one in pain Crowning head is such a prize Gripping hands tightly, words of encouragement Pride, fear and joy all waiting behind teary eyes
Then baby arrives Eternal seconds pass by Uncontrollable joy erupts As first baby, then I cry
Joy • Opuss № I