Jean Murray Poet Bio

Labour Pains

As we breathed together she and I,
in through nose, out through mouth,
her partner stood behind.
Heel of his hand on base of her spine.
With each deep intake he pressed harder,
in a circular motion.
The pressure eased her ferocious pain
as we breathed again, she and I.
Flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood.
Coursing through us to him,
the baby within my child.




For As we be breathed Poetry Contest
For Unseeking Seeker.
18/08/2021

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Jan Allison August 18, 2021 at 1:07 PM aww Jean it must be amazing to witness the birth of a grandchild! this is wonderful poetry:-) hope you are keeping well:-) hugs Jan xx Jean Murray August 18, 2021 at 1:27 PM Hello my friend. Edna is 9 days overdue and as a midwife I am biting my nails and climbing the walls. She is perfectly calm on the other hand. I have written this in the hope that "Tonight's the night!"