An ache deep within bones, crawling under tiger-striped skin. Nestled to rest in their first home; an experience passively mentioned, with chances it might creep in. Read for entire poem / reading.
Marriage is one thing but a baby?
My boyfriend could sense it. My best friend had a feeling. Both suggested multiple times that I take a test just to be sure. Moodier than ever before, I shrugged it off as my period coming soon. Since the beginning of grade 9, Mother Nature reminded me each month of my 'gift'. Yes I realized …