I feel I’m in the calm before the storm

I’ve spent the last few days sleeping in because I know it won’t be the norm 

At least that’s what everyone tells me 

I’m waiting for the water to break 

Opinions and advice are more ubiquitous than the ads the TV sells me

And how much pain can my body take?

Will this be like running a marathon?

Or will it be a spa experience in which I’ll sit back and yawn?

What’s gonna happen?

Will it be like Isabel or Katrina? Sandy?

Just a few weeks before the neighborhood kids come around for candy 

The leaves are turning

And I’ve read there could be a burning 

But I know death results in new life 

I’m surrounded by dunes of diapers and wipes 

Fleece and onesies 

And Raggidy Anne

Disney classics 

I’ve thought threw birthing and parenting tactics 

But what to expect can’t always be expected 

Life’s full of choices and roads 

And this is the one I’ve elected

I’ve got the best man by my side

And I believe in a God who doesn’t fall off of His throne

I’m not alone

There’s also anesthesia 

Judgment-free (be on standby if I need ya) 

For now my feet are up in the rocker 

Soon enough we’ll whip out the shiny jogger 

And I’ll come back 

After my demise 

After the waters rise 

And the winds roar

Believing this is what I was made for 

Beneath our feet right now are forestry leaves, deer, owls, butterflies and unicorns 

Contractions are just rose thorns 

I can’t wait to hold her in my arms 

After the silencing of the alarms 

We’ll stroll the shore 

With her daddy and Heavenly Father 

And even trot the forest 

Love for her will be enormous  

Willing to go through anything 

Stronger than any hurricane