To Be Or Not To Be?

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They sure do look beautiful

The epitome of innocence known

But I still have doubts about

Wanting to have one of my own

Children are a blessing they say

But I have never felt the need to have one

My life is complete in itself

I don't need a daughter or a son

I love my husband more than anything

This love I do not want to share

People shall call me selfish for this

But honestly, I just don't care

Having a baby is a huge thing

It turns your life upside down

I am so not prepared for this

I do not want the maternal crown

My husband shares my thought too

We are not at all ready for this

This is something we are sure about

The choice is mine as much as his

Although people rejoice in it

I have seen some cribbing as well

Some say that parenthood is heaven

Others agree that it is close to hell

It is different for different people

A boon to many can be a bane to some

But if you want something out of the norm

Then society shall beat the rule drum

It is not like we cannot have babies

There is nothing wrong with him or me

After marriage if there is no "good news"

Then people will refer doctors to see

It doesn't make me any less of a woman

If this is the path that I choose

Why should it be such a big deal

I have the right to accept and refuse

I don't know if I shall feel like this always

But for now, this sure is the case

It is a choice made by my heart and mind

I do not want to join the baby making race

I will not cave in to expectations

People will talk as they like

It is a personal decision for me

The others can go take a hike

They say that it is an awesome feeling

A form of love like no other

I sure have a lot of love to give

But not necessarily as a mother

Written for Magpie Tales: Mag 242.