I had a dream

I had a dream.

I was suddenly 8 months pregnant.

It had all gone by like a blink of an eye.

I was calm, unafraid.

He was healthy, alert.

All that had come before him was a blur.

No memories of pain or nausea

Or doctor's appointments or worries.

It was just me and him.

In a hospital bed,

Familiar eyes, shining brightly at me.

And just then,

The moment stood still,

the sleepless nights and nagging exhaustion to come

Was not a thought in my mind.

And then I woke.

I had a dream.