Thursday, 18 June 2026

'Pregnancy Concludes' by Julia Goodlet

5am, a niggle in my back wakes me. Waters break, then fear — meconium there. Hospital bound, rushing down the empty bypass — speed limit ignored. Paracetamol offered and I manage no swearing. Things do not progress, interventions and all levels of medication. Another 5am until you arrive. Perfect in every way.

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