And Still I Wait

"AND STILL I WAIT"

They’re so happy, and excited,

When they ask me "Any news yet?"

I smile sadly, And shake my head.

Again I say, "Not that I've read."

And even though, There's nothing new,

They quickly ask, When's number two?

Is she born yet, And is she safe.

And is she in, A warm dry place.

In my nightmares, I protect her.

At least until, I go and get her.

We are pregnant, But none believes,

Because our daughter, Is over seas.

We go shopping, And clerks assume,

It's not for us, Or way too soon.

We buy her clothes, One size fits all?

Is this too big? Or much too small.

Nursery's done, And full of toys,

Now all it needs, Is baby noise.

I thought we'd play, Go state to state.

A last hurrah! But we just wait.

I guess I'll wait, What choice have I.

Seven more months, But five gone by.

Again I ask, How do I wait?

But in the end, I guess I'll wait.

Because as long, As it will take,

I'm still her dad. Its worth the wait!

- Tom McCrossin