I Almost Never Was

A tiny head bursting forth.

A loud cry held in for months.

Tiny lungs breathing. Tiny eyes squinting.

A mother's pain subsiding at the joy of holding such a babe.

And, to think, I almost never was.

A woman travailing in unknown ailment.

A doctor providing medicine that shouldn't be.

At the discovery of why, it appeared too late.

The words slid from his lips; "Abort it."

So, you see, I almost never was.

A persistent new mother and father saying: "No."

A couple embracing the idea of parenthood.

An attorney advising to hope for the worst-

To have a valid case of malpractice.

Apparently, I almost never was.

A world plotting to kill an innocent life.

A basket of fruit uneaten.

A rollercoaster ride turned down.

Budding young love fighting to protect an even younger sprout.

A shame to think I almost never was.

But, at long last, a healthy girl.

Defying killers' endeavors since fetal state.

A miracle at first breath,

And still defying odds today.

And, to think, I almost never was.