Some Old Unforgetful Memories

My mother, pregnant,was in the hospital-bed "A baby sister", her once again I reminded. She kissed me and said," Yea" "I'll get you one without delay." Elders laughed at the promise given "God decides those", they said,"not men!" But I dismissed their arguments as utterly absurd For I knew if my mother promised me something, she'd keep her word (After a few days) Many hands led me where a baby screamed "A sister it is!", cried they,"that you always dreamed" But I left the crowd and, crying, to my mother sped "Why here?!", she chided; "I heard you scream more" was all I said.