I Heard Your Heartbeat (Poem)

I heard your heartbeat. Now I know that you're real.

I know that's ridiculous, but that's how I feel.

Seeing that first grainy picture six weeks ago –

Proof you were in the right place – that was good to know.

But I needed more to convince me you're still inside.

The signs are all there, but so much is implied.

I needed to see you, but it was still way too soon.

So today as we made our way back to that room

I said a quick prayer that this time we could hear you.

Then the midwife placed her device oh-so-near you

And listened – we listened too – it was so quiet.

But, yes, there it was, and we couldn't deny it!

Ka-thunka, ka-thunka, ka-thunka – your heartbeat –

Tears welling up in my eyes – it was so sweet!

My son or my daughter, I don't even care which

As long as you're healthy – and if not, even then –

I'll love you – I do love you – your mom feels the same

I can't wait to meet you, and call you by name.