Baby En Route Poem by Ciara Dunne

You will be told stories galore
With details that deepen and predict the score
They will tell the worst and rarely the best
Ensuring the prospect will bring unrest.

Little things can bring such joy
Will it be a girl or boy
Others will say you can't call them that
Decision will come with the drop of a hat

Oxytoxin, heartbeat, painkillers, Epidural
Waiting you can memorise the mural
Blood pressure, midwife, partner and team
The safe arrival will make you beam.

First comes the pushing but not too soon
Nature has to take her turn
Forceps, ventuse, water or none
Your little bundle will decide which one.

Copyright Ciara Dunne 2016