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Rated: E · Poetry · Medical · #2344942

Daily 8/8/2025


30 years ago today.

West 60 freeway.

Preparing for a 3 pm appointment.

I don't have the juice!

Labor to be induced.

If he was stressed no more enjoyment.

Worried about my unborn son.

Was not having fun.

Where on earth is his father?

Pomona Valley hospital.

Put me on that monitor.

With a huge needle broke my water.

2 hours in.

Labor begins.

No pain meds.

I looked a fright.

Son's dad in the corner.

Rocking chair in Pomona.

Rapping "Gangsters Paradise".

Michelle left at 9 pm.

He stayed for one hour.

Best friend was with me,

Pain to the 100th power.

By the time morning came and my doctor came to greet;

I was so tired that they put me to sleep.

Writing these words at this very moment as a past observer;

I'm realizing now like oh my God wow.

It wasn't labor but attempted murder!

I just stopped writing I do not know what else to say but I think I might throw up.
I had been in labor 15 hours and only at a 4 if you know you know.
They put me to sleep and I woke up in pain and was in labor 9 more hours before they gave me a c section.
I love you Patrick.
He will be 30 tomorrow.
Happy Birthday baby.

https://youtu.be/fPO76Jlnz6c?si=EEgz5hyliO6EvWhO
I JUST NOTICED THAT THIS IS ALSO TOMMY BOY. INTERESTING.


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