are waiting
to hold you.
The hands of your father
are beside me
too.
This precious moment
of birth
is finally here.
We both know
you'll be a boy
we'll cherish so dear.
The last nine months
was a journey
of love's sweet bliss
leading to
this first
and most important kiss.
Our tears of joy
are falling
now.
With the presence
of our Creator
I'll tell Him how
we praise His name
for our son
today
but happiness is fleeting
and shall not
stay.
I reach out
for you
my little one.
Suddenly
this blessing
has come undone.
Such abject horror
leads
to a silent scream.
Just moments
ago
it was a dream.
My hands are shaking,
your little hands
are still.
Oh please
don't tell me
it's God's will.
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