Birth
once I was cut free
i was free
once I had made my way
and seen the scenery
i was always
going to be me
no matter what the day
you will set me free
i was cleaned
once this was done
i was pristine and I gleamed
and I settled on being young
i dreamed
once I had been delivered
once they saw me
i did not see a shiver
once I was cut free
i was free
and always destined to be me
James Garratt – Tuesday 10th July 2001
The Boy Behind The Glasses. Poetry and Writing 