Birth Story

(Written the next day after my son was born in 2005)

Contractions kick up on the eve
Hospital Bag packed and bursting at its seam
Everybody standing on their toes
Because after all only God Knows
This comes to pass when the child is about to be born

At midnight the contraction reached its peak
A dash in the car was in store,
with pain difficult to endure
This comes to pass when the child is about to be born

Water broke on the hospital door
Hospital Staff rushed us indoor
Medical Staff ready at hand
and Mama in a determination to withstand
This comes to pass when the child is being born

Emotions swell up
Cup of Joy overflows
Across our heart there is a brand new dawn
This came to pass when our child was born

A silent prayer was on our lips
To hold the baby … O what sweet bliss
The last two years with our princess
has been sheer fun
Now with this prince
our family feels complete

We ask you to pray that he grows to be
Outrageously happy whatever the case may be

Jibrael Jos