Birth

 

The fear of the pain,
all of the unknowns,
the enormous weight
of responsibility,
the shedding of one life,
never to be the same again.

 

The self-doubt,
the tension,
the physical pain,
the sleepless nights,
then...

 

The day of giving birth.

 

Death to one life,
grateful for how it's
brought me this far
terrified to let go,
free falling,
alone.

 

Yet not alone.

 

She 
is already there.
She 
has gone before me.
She 
is holding my hand,

 

reassuring me
that everything
will be all right,
that we ARE 
strong enough,
brave enough,
ready.

 

There IS light
before me.
Love will
guide the way.