The New Baby's arrived.

I’VE ONLY JUST ARRIVED

It was cosy in there.

Warm, contained,dark, safe.

In my own private swimming pool.

I could bounce around and kick my legs.

I wasn’t prepared for what happened next.

It was cosy in there.

But suddenly I was propelled into a different world,

Cold, expansive, bright, unknown.

There were other beings in my world

That held me, that looked at me, that smelt different.

I wasn’t prepared for this.

It was cosy in there

But now my defence against change is to scream.

Loud, continual sound  coming from my mouth.

Is that me ? Do I have this power ?

I need to get used to this.

It was cosy in there

But I am learning that there is warm life to lean on.

I am learning that there is sweet succour to feed on

I am learning that there is the sweet smell of a mother.

And I am learning that to give up and let go into sleep

Is possible, and even rather comfy.

It was cosy in there

But with the transition over

I am learning to find it safe, warm, and even exciting

In the new life that’s just beginning.

Elspeth Jackman 23rd Jan  2013   for Elliana Rose