Oh Dear Child! Poem by Raimi Babatunde

I am pregnant
It is now a year old in me
It kicks and moves daily
Disturbing my peace
It has a life of it's own

I am past delivery date
Yet no sign of labour
Or is it my village people?
No, they aren't aware
They are far away

Ever morning I pray
I awake with a heavy heart
When will you come forth?
Oh dear child!
Please come forth

My people have mockedme
How long do I wait?
Is it till kingdom comes?
It is beautiful I know
That which is formed in me