Poem: Optimist

Optimist By Antonio Douglas Leo waited patiently. Nurses rushed by. Sweating begins. Clock hand ticks Smart phone rings. Leo scans. Heart beats faster. Phone call ignored. Sweating begins again. “God”, He whispered. Nerves fried. Panic begins. Leo worried more. Cries scream out. Leo stands quickly. He begins pacing. Heart drops. Doctor enters cheerfully. Relief settles in. Breathing becomes easy. Leo laughs. Baby cries continue. Leo smiles warmly Nurse opens doors. Tears fall. Arms extended. Tiny fingers reach. Eyes barely open. “Hi”, he said. Cries suddenly stop. Leo starts swaying “Love”, He sang. Eyes start closing. Tiny lips yawn. Leo smiles again. “I love You”