Pregnant Pause

In springtime all the bellies pop Of pregnant moms-to-be. Their clingy, stretchy t-shirts Advertise maternity. When long ago, I was with child, We wore our clothing loose. Our bellies were kept hidden, Our condition no excuse. But nowadays, such clothing Women all would be rejecting. They want to flaunt the fact That yes, indeed, they are expecting! Some preggies take another step And when they’re at the ocean, They wear bikinis, slathering Their bulge with suntan lotion. I guess I’m just old-fashioned But I think it best, perhaps, If a woman near her due date Keeps her belly under wraps!