How A Mother Is Born by Jasmine Sword-Mann1
Rapture,
orgasm, yes!
It always goes back to
sex. What? A broken condom? Shit,
what now?
2
Jasmine,
sigh softly. Speak
with delicate petal
undertones. Step lightly around
flowers.
3
Pregnant -
tender breasts and
morning puke. Oh lovely
round belly, you feel just like sex-
tuplets.
4
Breathe, breathe.
The head won't fit.
Doctor says there must be an
emergency incision. Breathe,
my son.
5
First words:
mommom mama?
mommy mom my mama
momm am a mom mymom am a
mommy.
6
Breakfast
is eggs and toast,
Bukowski and coffee.
You don't listen as it gets cold,
then leave.
7
Wonder -
your eyes: black pools,
liquid filled awe over
blowing bubbles. We learn to laugh
like kids. 03/02/2008 Posted on 03/28/2010 Copyright © 2024 Jasmine Sword-Mann
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