Love Hurts

A Look back at the birth of my son.

Labor pains rack my weary body.
Longing to kick the doctor
Leaning forward to push instead.
Loudly screaming harsh profanities.
Long last the pain subsides
Laying back, a brief respite.
Lunging forward seconds later.
"LLLOORRRDD!!!! GET IT OUTTA ME!!!!"
Like a giddy child, my husband
Leaps forward to catch a glimpse.
"Lets give it one more push."
Lashing out, just missed kicking the doctor's head.
Last push with all my strength.
Lusty cries fill the room.
"Look who we have here."
Lovingly, I gaze at my son.
Lying back, I realize,
LOVE HURTS!!!