Labor Pain

By: Rey Jorca Supranes

Oh the pain, I was told.

'twas painstakingly unbearable.

It must have been part of the curse

As descendants of Eve.

Most must have wondered,

What sins have been committed to bear

the unbearable; to be sculpted as a vehicle

Of the cracking of dawn.

A loud scream is expected to rock,

A breath taking hard push smoothens,

Tears welling in the eyes hope to open

The very narrow pathway.

Finally, the bell tolls.

So loud to awaken

The numb senses.

The joy it brings is worth the pain,

For a new life is given.