You say you're too tired
To even smile,
These days you fantasize
About naps,
Not me.
Baby has our life in limbo.
I try to help,
But it's always the wrong thing,
The wrong way.
Hey dear, I'm new at this.
Remember?
I miss your touch,
I'm desperate for anything
From you:
The time and attention
You used to give
To my heart,
To my thoughts,
To my *****
I'm withering on this vine.
But I understand, my love,
There's so much more to this
Than me.
You look equally lost
In your role as a new mother,
And you complain far less.
I love our child,
Just as importantly, I love you.
I may not know how to do
Everything just right,
But you can count on me.
We'll find a way together,
And one day we might even
Find time to sleep.
And sleep together we shall,
Just as it once was,
Albeit much more quietly.
For now a kiss
And game plan will do.
Then let's get to work!
Dec 31, 2019
Dec 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM UTC
You say you're too tired
To even smile,
These days you fantasize
About naps,
Not me.
Baby has our life in limbo.
I try to help,
But it's always the wrong thing,
The wrong way.
Hey dear, I'm new at this.
Remember?
I miss your touch,
I'm desperate for anything
From you:
The time and attention
You used to give
To my heart,
To my thoughts,
To my *****
I'm withering on this vine.
But I understand, my love,
There's so much more to this
Than me.
You look equally lost
In your role as a new mother,
And you complain far less.
I love our child,
Just as importantly, I love you.
I may not know how to do
Everything just right,
But you can count on me.
We'll find a way together,
And one day we might even
Find time to sleep.
And sleep together we shall,
Just as it once was,
Albeit much more quietly.
For now a kiss
And game plan will do.
Then let's get to work!
Inspired by the poem "Haiku Father of My Child" by fellow HP writer Nerissa.
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