Almost lost...

This is a feeling I wouldn't wish upon anyone.

The feel of your body aching,
your muscles tensing,
and your gut clenching.

Evil and unwanted,
hard, difficult even!

Life slipping... away...

NO!

You must hold on.
You must soldier on.
You must be strong.

For you.
For me.

For both of us.

Dear baby...

Please hold on.

I can't bear to lose you.
Or I'll lose myself.

Be strong.
Stay strong.

Be my strength.
Be my support.

And for all that you are worth and even more...

Hold on.

I'm here.
And I'm waiting for you.

I forbid you to come before your time.
And darn it, baby... you will stay inside.
Away from pain and evil and hatred and cruelty...
Until your true time comes.

Hold on.

For you.

For me.

For our family.

For us.

Hold on.