The Special Surprise

You might have had this very special experience that's like no other when you were a child.

Waiting in the living room for the surprise

I can’t take it anymore please oblige

And tell me what all this fuss is about

I’m done with this shroud

Of mystery and waiting 

Maybe they’re just baiting

My siblings and I

Oh, I hope it ain’t a lie

They bring out a box wrapped up so nice

And in our minds we’re rolling the dice

What could it be?

I don’t know, let’s see!

We open it up and tucked inside

Were some t-shirts trying to hide

It’s not them themselves but what’s written on them

They say “big sister” and “big brother”

And my mother

Snuggles us up tight and tells us, “A baby is coming”

And our hearts excitedly humming,

Our family gathers close to discuss

We are a lucky family

To have this new baby

We are so excited

For the baby surprise

Author's Note

Babies are a special thing to have in the family, and I hope that you have had the joy of a new baby sibling.

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This was such an enjoyable poem to read because of its message of love and family. Thank you so much for sharing your poetry with us.

[CStansfield]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.