A birth comes with a slow change of what delivers

things become uncomfortable and out of balance

at times there is happiness about the coming life

at other times there is a dread at coming change

what will be brought about by the coming change

closer to the time the more discomfort there is

the pain continues to grow within every part

all becomes connected in pressure and pain

slowly the old life falls apart in preparation

for the new to be born the old must pass away

faster and faster the pressure grows and grows

the pain continues to grow like the new birth

the pain births many rivulets of sweat flowing

fear tenses muscles making it harder to move

fear grows into anger and anger into hate

the coming birth grows all that seems wrong

it seems as if new life will bring about death

like with twins the new life battles within

which new life will come forth from this birth

as the birth begins the pressure grows harsher

too much must come through so little space

groans, screams, tears, anger all become one

what will come forth from this new birthing

what will the future hold for us with this birth

Only God knows! Others must pray and hope      6/12/2020