When I was 19
I felt a horrible pain in my stomach

it was the end of the summer
we were in bliss
and love surrounded us

Then winter swallowed us whole

the blood was just as bright as the sun
crimson and hot
dripping between my thighs

the doctor said it was unexpected

I didn't even know
but
I mourned the loss

I didn't even feel anything

How could I not sense this
budding
swell
of life

that was taken too soon