If It Were Me...

I'd need you to hold my hand.

And tell me you love me.

And know I loved you, too.

If it were me,

I'd want it to be sprinkling.

But sunny.

I would want a purple blanket.

And a larger room.

And a nurse with a huge pregnant belly.

If it were me,

I would want my Doctor to tell you the truth.

I would want Residents to give their thoughts.

And the nurses too, as well.

If it were me,

I would want my Mom by my side.

But my kiddos happily coloring in the waiting room.

With Papi, PopPop & MomMom.

And, of course, My Gram.

If it were me,

I'd need you to know how much I cared for you.

With every ounce of my heart.

And thought in my head.

If it were me,

I would be scared.

And lonely.

And feel like giving up.

If it were me,

I'd need you to tell me to stay.