Our First Baby

Our First Baby

I look in the mirror, who have I become?
The woman I was, shall soon be a Mum.
My figure so round, so awkward, deprived,
But the little one inside keeps my confidence alive.

I worry so much about the mother I will be,
Would I be perfect for this little he or she?
Have I everything I need, from nappies to bibs?
Oh gosh, did I make a mistake with the choice of the crib!

I find myself, crying and laughing in one,
I knew this was expected for an expecting Mum,
But regardless of what lies ahead now for me,
I know I will love you no matter what, you’ll see.

I look at my wife, I see her so calm,
Will I be that father, who can do no harm?
Do I have the strength to help It strive?
Will he or she take over our lives?

Oh, so much I fear, the worry just grows,
Do you think my wife see this, do you think she knows?
The concerns of finance, are we financial sound?
I was told to expect this, a growing mound.

But when she turns to me and her eyes are a smile,
I know I can do this, I have got this somehow.
The start of our family, my wife, baby and me,
Nothing unexpectant can take this from me.

date of poem 24 July 2018
Our first baby was born on the 9th September 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 8:14 PM
looks like this was a collaboration. WEll for sure making the baby was. haha!! BIG congratulations on the birth of your child. I was just reading another poet with a child born this month. My daughter and I are SEptember babies as well. Loved seeing your first post here, and now the baby is in the world.
Gentry Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 11:54 PM
I like how you did this, the mother-to-be and the father-to-be. Well written. Good luck in the contest... should do well.
Pappadogiannis Avatar
August 14, 2018 at 2:56 AM
Thank you very much, Susan. Appreciate the comments as always.
Rose  Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 6:44 AM
I have enjoyed your poetry. It reminded me of my younger days when I was pregnant with my two. Lovexo
Pappadogiannis Avatar
August 13, 2018 at 1:32 PM
Than you kindly Pixie. Motherhood is amazing. Congrats on your two lovelies :)
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