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The Delivery Room

Expectant fathers will often pace Until nurse invites them into A bright delivery suite To see their baby born; Before they see birth Of their newborn, Some are out Cold on Floor. Soon, Revived Father acts Like all is well, Soon, is eagerly Passing out souvenirs Announcing their fatherhood Like they did all of the hard work Bringing new baby into the world! June 11, 2021 Dedicated to my fourth great-grandchild!

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/14/2021 5:43:00 AM

Congratulations on your fourth great grandson! Nice work if you can get it. A fun poem; liked the way you typed it out. Not easy to do.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/14/2021 8:51:00 AM

Uh, it happens automatically when you write the poem and then center it. I couldn't be bothered doing that by hand. All of that indenting would wear me out.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 6/12/2021 4:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your new great-grandchild! I like the part about the new fathers "passing out souvenirs, announcing their fatherhood, like they did all of the hard work." LOL.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/12/2021 4:19:00 PM

So true, as well as I recall, Juliet. They mean no harm, of course, but many of them have little idea what mothers go through to bring their children into the world. Thanks for your kind and thoughtful comments. I appreciated them.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/12/2021 1:34:00 PM

ha! well done, milton, especially the ending! congratulations on your new great-grandchild...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/12/2021 4:18:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. I hope one of them inherited the writing gene, because it has served me well over the many years.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 6/12/2021 10:49:00 AM

L Milton, Masterful use of content and form in this Nonet called 'The Delivery Room'. Draws the reader in with such humility and comedy. Especially liked 'Like they did all of the hard work', perfect for all dads, new ad old. Wonderful dedication for a fourth great-grandchild -Richard

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/12/2021 11:36:00 AM

Thanks so much, Richard, for your thoughtful and kind remarks on my poem. I'm so glad you liked it.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/12/2021 3:54:00 AM

Congrats on becoming a great grandfather, Milton:) these nonets are funny, but true:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/12/2021 8:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jo. Glad you enjoyed them.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/12/2021 2:33:00 AM

You're right Milton, its the moms who do all the work. I remember waiting with all the expectant dads, nobody saying much all anticipated. Tom PS, hope you had a nice break in Florida.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/12/2021 8:35:00 AM

I did, Tom. Thanks for your note.

Marikate Kingston

Date: 6/11/2021 9:20:00 PM

I loved this poem. It was darling funny and somewhat true. I like your line at the beginning of the poem" Expectant Fathers" It was so clever to have your poem look like an hourglass. Enjoyed reading!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/11/2021 9:26:00 PM

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments, Marikate. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem.