It happened slowly
I hadn’t expected to be out for so long
One hour turned to three

I should’ve turned around
And gone home
But we were waiting

For news from the hospital
So busying myself in weeds
I buried my unease

Scratched knees
Against raspberry bushes
Mind rushing

I felt it come on
As I watched the gate
They were late

Coming home
My face glowed
I knew pain

Was on it’s way