Surprise

She said. ‘’If I told you what was going to be I think you would happily agree.’’ ‘’Daddy’s little girl or Mummy’s little boy Either, I know, will bring us both joy.’’ She said. ‘’Just for now, don’t tell anyone, Not till all these early days are done.’’ Today’s Thursday, so maybe Sunday we’ll let Mum know the impending date.’’ She said. ‘’We’ve anxiously struggled to get us here, But now, I know, we have no more fear’’ ‘’Consider what this little one will bring Consider how it changes everything.’’ She said. ‘’I wish we could freeze-frame this moment Bottle up yours, and my, contentment’’ ‘’The next couple of months will be fraught we must make sure we do all that we ought.’’ She said.  ‘’Our future’s looking bright, this is our time’’ ‘’You start the dinner, but darling, no wine!’’ ‘’Bear with me, I’ll be back soon I must go to the little girls' room.’’   A long time passed, and I soon realised We have no news to share: Our lost surprise