Reflecting on the imperfections
I never dreamed, when ripe with
Pregnancy now mine to bare
Slights and inconsistencies
Attentions more to this or that
Instead of on you, for you
Fantasy of being the one
Who remains conscious and
Never left nor right of the true
Forgive me, and know
Duties held the struggle of
Standards I could not meet
Others assigning desires
Which lacked love’s intentions
A confused responsibility
Yet steadfast and firm always
In quality and duration
The love I feel for three