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Newborn Brothers

I remember like it was yesterday. There were three.

I stood there, face pressed to the glass as I looked into

A room filled with chaos, joy, and plenty of frenzy.

I didn't understand the tubes, or why something so small

Took so long to finally come into this world,

But I was fascinated.

Dad was standing beside me and smiling.

He said something to me, but I was too

Entranced by you.

 

The nurses pulled you each up to the window,

That way I could get a better look.

My face contorted, and I felt confused.

I think it worried Dad just a teensy bit,

The way I was looking at you.

He leaned over me and asked,

"What's the matter?"

 

I wasn't sure what to say to him.

So I straightened my glasses,

Stared him in the eye,

And boldly said,

 

"My newborn brothers look like naked mole rats."

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Written by
destiny-hicks
American
Published
Apr 25, 2010
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It's true. Infants do look like naked mole rats.

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