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Tyr Alexander
© ThornWithin
March 23, 2016
I was there when you were so fragile
Birth scabs and all you were so adorable
Though with headache and raging fever still I linger
Just to stay at your mama's side, to see you born
Never thought I am required a name to give you
I was a husband and never been a father all my life
They told me to name you after myself but I won't
Told myself to name you something unique, distinct
Fan of myths and lore, of triumphs and bravery
I quickly thought of a name you can be proud of
As the resident nurse unwaveringly demanded
Of a name to write on her hospital records.
You nearly died, my vision dimmed it seemed
Your heart stopped, your breathing ceased
Caesarean operation required, your mama I admired
Her strength, her will, her prayers, and her tears.
The nurse that time was so annoying, untolerating
Unfeeling bitch, why can't she be procrastinating
And let this happy father enjoy the feeling
Of seeing his son and not be demanding.
A name, I ponder and for a few minutes wonder
So I think and rethink my thoughts like forever wander
Before I settled with the Nordic God Tyr
And a great Greek military commander Alexander
March 23, 2016
I was there when you were so fragile
Birth scabs and all you were so adorable
Though with headache and raging fever still I linger
Just to stay at your mama's side, to see you born
Never thought I am required a name to give you
I was a husband and never been a father all my life
They told me to name you after myself but I won't
Told myself to name you something unique, distinct
Fan of myths and lore, of triumphs and bravery
I quickly thought of a name you can be proud of
As the resident nurse unwaveringly demanded
Of a name to write on her hospital records.
You nearly died, my vision dimmed it seemed
Your heart stopped, your breathing ceased
Caesarean operation required, your mama I admired
Her strength, her will, her prayers, and her tears.
The nurse that time was so annoying, untolerating
Unfeeling bitch, why can't she be procrastinating
And let this happy father enjoy the feeling
Of seeing his son and not be demanding.
A name, I ponder and for a few minutes wonder
So I think and rethink my thoughts like forever wander
Before I settled with the Nordic God Tyr
And a great Greek military commander Alexander
Published 22nd Apr 2016
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22nd Apr 2016 10:22pm
A poem, an expression from the heart of a father, to capture the moment, the emotions of the moment ain't easy, Paul you've done a fine job both as a dad and poet! Awesome name..wish Alexander a brilliant future!! :)
23rd Apr 2016 3:18pm
ThornWithin, a touching account and one I closely relate to. My second son didn't have a name for a week! Sod the paperwork, a name is for life and a great choice for a little fighter :)
