My belly grows
Rests on percale, propped
Rows upon rows of pillows

With my growing love
And kung fu feet
Tiny fists beat my bladder

While you smile at me
Your hand rests
Just beneath my breasts

Already protective
A new life burgeoning
Rife with great expectations

09/14/2009

Author's Note: written Feb 2008, when pregnant with Finnegan

Posted on 09/15/2009
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