I am simultaneously
learning this new person
And
learning myself as a new person.

I am recognizing my weaknesses
While emphasizing my strengths.

I am acknowledging “the wall”
as a hinderance to be overcome,
although I am still hiding behind it.

I am scared and excited.
I am hesitant yet eager.
I am feeling
Despite my body
physically resisting the urge to do so.

I am open to the newness she unveils.
I am open to the uncertainty she brings.
I am open to the love she shows.

I am unsteady moving forward,
But I am happy.
I am so incredibly happy
With her.

Child being born
Boy or girl.

Surprise, surprise.
It will be revealed

When it is
Joy will be real

Nurses coaching
Be sure to breathe

Final push
Delivered to the world

Dad cuts cord
Hello son

Clouds consumed vision, blinded light.
Tornado torn, distant dreams.
Earth quaked, scattered ruble.
Ocean waves, suffocated hope.
Volcano erupted, spewing rage
Giants destroyed life’s toil.

Awake.
Turbulence calms.
Earth mends.
Seas still.
Giant’s ashes.
Time heals.
Soul’s birth.

I stand embattled.
Holding an earth.
The red of its core.
The white of its peaks.
The calm of its beauty.
The fiery of its storm.
I am not tired.

The soft silence of beauty
Twisted spoons laying side by side
Arms tangled grape vines
Warmth of bodies linger

Gaze moves from eye to eye
Giddy smiles sparkle
Elbows touch innocently
A gentle pet of the hair

White cotton shirts strewn about
Blue jeans stepped out of on the floor
Bra caught on the fan
Underwear damp from desire

Sweat rolls from the nape of her neck
Heat pierces her anticipation
Body quivers from excitement
Dry lips moistened from passion

Heart beat slows
The gentle kisses of her body
A soft touch down her side
Skin stands *****

His tongue finds her warmth
Her back arches
Body quakes uncontrolled
Euphoria found

Still of bodies
Holding hands
Lost in joy
Loves correspondense

Hair ***** blonde
Wavy gritty sand

Pearly white teeth
Scar skewed smile

Cobalt blue eyes
Sad with despair

Pointed red nose
Tissue riddled floor

Hand holding hers
Unwilling grip loosens

Shoulders slump forward
Burdens weight heavy

Restless legs quiver
Anticipated end close

Body gone silent
Angels hovering nearer