For the very first time
After the doctor's slap
At my back
I couldn't hold them back
They came down in torrents
I just stared as they rolled
no eye blink
no nothing
there I was
just speechless
having just clouds of whispered words
I couldn't say them loud
I was paralyzed
I wish it were within my prowess
To unwound
seems I'm but human
I pray the Supreme comforts
my dying heart
birthing me to life
I do love you

© Essie