Axl Waits

Drawing from
www.deborahgoodman.com

Axl waits, dark ocean he's afloat
in growing smaller every day. Elbows,
knees seem to be everywhere,
his shoulders cramping as he camps there
one more month, just slightly less,
until he's able to escape into the light.
Joining those he's met through muffled
voices heretofore, he'll be the darling one,
a prince, the much anticipated newborn
loved already, room prepared with clothes
and downy blankets.We'll squeal with joy
and count all of his fingers and his toes,
breathing prayers of thanks for
one more grandson, brother, nephew, son.



(c) Ellen Gillette, 2013

My nephew Ben and his wife Christie will have Axl on May 23, unless Axl has other plans!