Waiting

I waited and thought about babies that come early.

I waited and thought about babies that are hurt.

I waited and thought about daddies who have to work far, far away trying to fix a financial black hole.

I waited and thought about mothers who are in pain.

I waited and thought about how this time it might be my fault.

I waited, thinking every minute about how my plan had failed and how delivering a baby takes a long, long time.