Silence

The waiting room
Silence
The sound I last remember on the fetal Doppler
Silence
My screams and cries for him to be saved and spared
Silence
The doctor as she rushed to start an ultrasound
Silence
Nurses as they wheeled me to the maternity floor
Silence
Family members on the other line as we called to deliver the news
Silence
The staff at the hospital eyeing me knowingly
Silence
My baby boy was born
Silence
3 am feedings and cries to be held?
Silence
As the princess naps
Silence
Toys, giggles, coos, and cries should fill the air
Silence
A mother of two should NEVER have a silent home.
I hate silence.