richards odes

And Now We Wait

Have you noticed when you wait how time seems to stretch?

And some ladies, while they’re pregnant, are obliged to retch!

The nine months of the pregnancy is filled with lots of hope

But with sickness and discomfort there’s a lot with which to cope!

As a man you feel so helpless but always in demand

Though mostly you can do no more than hold her by the hand.

You may have the privilege with hand upon her tum

To feel the baby kicking from inside the mum.

You know that what’s inside her is a part of you as well

And yes, you can be captured in the same parenting spell.

Your love has caused this miracle to start upon its way

And your excitement’s growing as you’re waiting day by day.

It seems to last for ever but your love will keep you strong

As you prepare the loving place your baby will belong.

How would it be for Mary with Joseph at her side?

His love is true but he can’t have proprietorial pride.

And yet he shows devotion as if it were his child.

A selfless, loving person, forever meek and mild.

God chose the parents carefully for his only son

For Mary and for Joseph, their life’s work has begun.