General Poetry posted September 13, 2024


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A poem about my son after his birth

The sickness

by Brenda Strauser

On the second day after my first son was born, he contracted a sickness
 
Isolated and alone, my son couldn't be with me
 
A feeling of hopelessness consumed me day after day
 
The fever rose higher so I couldn't take him home from the hospital 
Why is this happening to me?
 
Feelings of sadness stayed with me and I cried all the time
 
Depression set in and I wouldn't get out of bed
 
Visitation was set up but that wasn't enough for me
 
How can this be?  I want my baby boy 
Why is this happening to me?
 
Questions filled my mind
 
What if he dies?  Will the high fever affect his brain?
 
How long will I be without my baby boy?
 
After two weeks, the fever finally went away
 
Happiness filled my heart when I heard the words, "He can go home now"
 
Words can't express the joy I felt when the nurse placed him in my arms
 
I was so thankful for God watching over him
 
Finally, my baby boy will be with me

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Picture from Google. The hospital thought the sickness was a staph infection, but they weren't sure. All I know is that he was so little and very sick. This is a true story
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