Standing on the balcony
Separate, but not
Lights and laughter drift out from the open door
Staring at the stars
Gravid and grounded
Alone while surrounded by love
Standing on the balcony
Separate, by choice and circumstance,
Cold and sorrow drift out from the open door
Staring at the stars
Alone while wishing for love
Talking to a dear friend
Present while absent
Care and concern pushing from those around her
Rubbing her stomach
Panic strikes as she stares out
Talking to no one
Present in a void
Unfeeling and seeking his other half
Holding his stomach
Panic strikes as he remembers
NO … it's too soon
Calling for help
Gripping the rail and her stomach
He's not here
The race has begun
NO … where is she
Calling for his brother
Gripping the door and his stomach
She's not safe
Come with me … it has begun
Where is he
Surrounded by love
Missing the one piece that makes the moment perfect
You need to let go
He's not here
She can't wait
Where is she
Surround by fear
Missing the one piece that makes him whole
You need to hang on
She's not safe
She can't wait
Pain is all
Supported but alone
So tired … I need him here
She can't come without him
Where is he
Breathe … Push … NO
Pain is nothing
Supported, no longer alone
So scared … I need to hold her
She can't come without me
I'm here
Breathe … Push … YES
Surrounded by silence
Surrounded by love
A small cry fills the morning light
Wrapped in his arms, they stare out the window
You're here … don't leave
The sun rises on a new family
And … the snow falls
Welcome to Midgard, my precious witch