A smile was born

Kneeling down with pains

Praying softly

Not for help just survival

In labor I have been

Cramps where killing me

With tears I prayed

Each second I collapsed

Crying and pleading

Mercy upon me 

My mouth was so dry

Couldn't breath 

Hoping and praying

Within days I would smile

I knew just pained

After hours I gave birth

To a beautiful smile

My baby carried me then 

A smile was born

Feeling heavy and tired

A norm it was

Drained to the core

Day to day

Bones were so tired

I lost hope

I only prayed to survive

Nothing else 

When I was pregnant

I felt sick 

My stomach clutched 

Couldn't eat

Every move was draining

Needed energy

After days I was in labor

Prayer started

Count seconds with fingers crossed

A beautiful smile 

After hours I gave birth

Tears of joy

Just smile I named her

My baby was born

Smiling at last with joy and peace

Tears of life was no more

Right then my baby

Her smile held me so close

With love I kissed her

Eyes closed as we slept tightly

A smile was born 

Slondile Dlamini