Birthing Day

My friend said, “Happy Birthing Day!” I couldn’t help but grin Because this marks the date in which My son’s life did begin. Some memories leap out at me – I know just what I wore And the way I woke my brother As we headed out the door. He had come to visit, hoping He’d be there to celebrate The arrival of his nephew And he’d not have long to wait. But before we left, I tapped him Saying we did not have long. We were headed to the hospital. He yelled, “Oh no, what’s wrong?” “I’m just going to have a baby!” Then we laughed, for as he woke He’d entirely forgotten; It became a family joke. Hours later we would welcome To this world our baby boy Who has, through the years and counting, Brought a lifetime filled with joy.