An electrical light storm blew strong outside

And time was stretching across the winter night

Every roar of thunder now in concert with every contraction.

Everything was in motion – life coming into action.

The light would strike blue through those old windows

Like the sky police had arrived to escort your entry to this world

Those windows had seen a lot both ways

Tonight, these two acts of nature unfurled.

3:15am and the storm had reached apogee

You cried for the first time on your mother’s knee

The clouds parted now – their job done

A fanfare entrance like none

A bundle of Joy

A nurse said as she passed you to me

I see that last flash far out across the city

Whatever brought you here

Entrusted you with me.

I’ll be the best father I can be.