Becoming a Mom

A poem about when privacy... isn't

By Alison McBainPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

Photo by Piron Guillaume on Unsplash

Why's there so many

nurses, doctors, and trainees?

Childbirth = ward's rush hour.

humor

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Alison McBain

Alison McBain writes fiction & poetry, edits & reviews books, and pens a webcomic called “Toddler Times.” In her free time, she drinks gallons of coffee & pretends to be a pool shark at her local pub. More: http://www.alisonmcbain.com/

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Test2 years ago
Excellent story!!!
Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago
Lol, rush hour indeed! Loved your Senryu!

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