A special day - Happy Birthday

Twenty four years ago
You had arrived
I can remember that day
Vividly like it was still recent
The night before your mom went into labour
We rushed to the hospital
The doctor said it was still too early
We came home but it was so intense
Our first baby was almost here
All night she was in pain and couldn't sleep
I really felt for her
I wish I could have shared the pain
It was about six am and she said it was time
I panicked right away
I didn't know what to do
We didn't drive so it was difficult
I started walking to find a ride
At six am where do you find a car
I was up the street a bit and realized
The neighbour had a car
I rushed home and banged on his door
I tried to stay calm but I frantically
Told him she was ready to give birth
We really needed a ride to the hospital
He said yes he would
A big sigh of relief came over me
I went and gathered some things for her
And we headed to the next town
We arrived there but she still wasn't ready
From seven am until nine pm we were there
Around nine pm the doctor said it was time
It seemed like chaos that followed
Tongs and a suction cup
And they snipped her too
I guess you were just too big
The nurse jumped on top and pushed
Onto her stomach
Finally at nine twenty eight pm
You made your entrance
It was pure bliss
A miracle
Two ordinary people
Created an extraordinary baby
Eight pounds twelve ounces
Twenty one inches long
I will never forget that day




© blackbear