Baby Tears

A poem about a crying baby

I still remember crying in that cot,

A small space just for me

Lots of tears , but why?
I didn't want to be there

I wanted you, either of you

To pick me up

Give me your attention

Maybe I'm being unreasonable but. . .

Dad, I know you're awake

Come and pick me up

Mother, I can see you just rolled over

Come and pick me up

Nobody can sleep through this

I'm here and upset, I think

Acknowledge me

Still in baby tears

Dad, I know you're busy

Go back to sleep

Mother, I know you're tired

Sorry for waking you.