The rain was falling in sheets, the sound of it a steady rhythm against the windows. Inside the hospital, a small middle-class family huddled together in anticipation, waiting for the arrival of a new life.
This child, their first in many years, was eagerly awaited. The couple had longed for a child for a long time and now, as the due date approached, they were filled with both excitement and nerves.
The father paced back and forth, his eyes darting nervously towards the door every time he heard a sound. The mother was lying in bed, her face twisted in pain as she went through labor.
Outside, the streets were quiet and deserted, the only sound the relentless rain. But inside the hospital, the family was in the midst of a momentous occasion - the birth of a new life.
As the hours passed, the storm outside grew stronger, the wind howling through the trees. But nothing could dampen the family's joy as they welcomed their new bundle of joy into the world.
It was a moment that they would never forget, a moment that marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. And as the rain continued to pour down outside, the family basked in the warmth and joy of their new addition.
"On a rainy night, a new life is born,
Amidst the storm, a tiny form.
A precious bundle, a new creation,
Welcomed into a world of anticipation."
Suddenly, the family watched in stunned silence as the old man, dressed in the flowing robes appeared out of thin air. His presence was ominous, and a chill ran down their spines as he began to speak.
It was a dark and stormy night, the kind of night that made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. And now, this stranger had come to their door with a message that sent shivers down his spine.
The stranger expressed an urgency to converse briefly with the father. The father decided to listen to what this old man had to say, so they both leave the room and moved a little further. The strange old man opened his mouth to speak.
The stranger's words were chilling. He started to spoke of a child who would bring disaster if it chose the wrong path, a child whose mere existence would be a curse upon the world. The father's heart was pounding in his chest as he listened to the stranger's ominous warning. The stranger urged the father to take action, to end the child's life while it was still in the womb.
The father was irritated to hear this, but he was a kind man who respect others. Especially the elderly. He thinks everybody is good. Therefore, despite hearing this strange man speak cruelly of his unborn child, he chose to maintain his composure.
After observing the father's reaction, the strange old man made the decision to leave the hospital cautiously. Surprisingly, no one in the hospital seems to notice anything. No one paid him much attention, almost as if he were invisible to their eyes, despite his menacing appearance and unusually flowing robe.
The father's thoughts turned to what the strange old man had said. The father's mind was racing. He didn't know what to believe or what to do. Should he take the stranger's warning seriously? Or was this just the ramblings of a stranger?
As the stranger turned to leave the hospital, the father made a decision. He would not take any action against his unborn child. He would love and protect it, no matter what.
"But in the midst of this moment of joy,
An unexpected message did deploy.
A stranger's words, a haunting refrain,
A warning that caused a sudden pain.
The rain poured down, the wind did blow,
As the message revealed what the stranger did know.
But in the midst of fear and uncertainty,
A family bound together in unity."
The sound of the baby's cries echoed through the hospital corridors, filling the air with a sense of new life and hope. As the father rushed to see his new baby, his heart was pounding with anticipation.
And when the father finally laid eyes on his child, he was overcome with a sense of wonder and awe. The baby boy was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen, with large, round eyes that seemed to sparkle with intelligence, and skin as white as snow.
But the most striking thing about the newborn was the smile on his face. It was a smile of pure joy, a smile that spoke of triumph and victory. It was the smile of a king who had emerged victorious from a great battle, returning home to a hero's welcome.
As the doctor finished examining the newborn child, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, you have a healthy and beautiful baby boy!" The father beamed with pride and joy as the doctor handed the baby to him, cradled gently in his arms.
The father gazed at his child in wonder, feeling a sense of love and pride that he had never known before. And as he held the newborn in his arms, he knew that his life would never be the same.
The mother looked on, tired but happy, a sense of relief washing over her as she saw her child in her husband's embrace. She watched as the father cooed and whispered to the baby, a look of awe on his face as he took in every feature of his new son.
And as the mother lay there, recovering from the rigors of childbirth, she felt a sense of completion wash over her. This was her child, her beautiful son, and she would love and protect him with all her heart.
The family basked in the joy of this new life, the weight of the strange old man's warning momentarily forgotten in the glow of their new arrival. For in that moment, there was nothing but love, hope, and a sense of wonder at the miracle of new life.
"For though the storm raged on outside,
Inside there was love and a sense of pride.
A new life brought into the world,
A precious gift, a future unfurled.
And so they held each other tight,
As they weathered the storm that night.
For in the midst of darkness and fright,
They found a glimmer of hope, a guiding light."
The father's mind raced with worry and fear. What did the old man mean? Was his son truly in danger? And if so, how could he protect him?
He decided to look for the strange old man. He reasoned that if he acted swiftly, he could catch the strange old man.
As he walked through the rainy night, The father searched high and low, asking everyone he could find about the strange old man who had warned him about his newborn son. But no one seemed to know anything about him.
The rain continued to pour down, drenching the father to the bone. But he pressed on, determined to find some answers, some clue to what the old man had meant.
As he turned a corner, he nearly collided with a group of men who were standing in a nearby alley. They looked at him warily, their expressions guarded and suspicious.
"Excuse me," the father said, trying to keep his voice calm. "I'm looking for someone. A strange old man with flowing robes"
The men looked at each other, then back at the father. "We haven't seen anyone like that around here,"
The father nodded, his heart pounding in his chest. He thanked the men and hurried away, the sound of the rain pounding in his ears.
He searched for what felt like hours, but there was no sign of the old man. Eventually, exhausted and disheartened, he made his way back to the hospital, hoping that his wife and newborn son were safe and well.
As he entered the room, he saw his wife holding their son, a look of love and protectiveness on her face.
"A mother's love, a mother's might,
Holds her child through the darkest night.
Though danger lurks and fear abounds,
She cradles her babe and peace surrounds.
Despite the words of an ominous voice,
That warned of danger and a fateful choice,
The mother's heart beats strong and sure,
For in her arms, her love endures."
As the nurse handed him the file, he absentmindedly signed it, his mind still racing with questions and possibilities. What did it mean? Was there some hidden message or secret to be uncovered?
The father couldn't believe it, his son was born at 1.11 am. It was a strange coincidence, or was it something more? The father couldn't help but wonder if there was some significance to this time.
He looked over at his wife, who was resting peacefully in the hospital bed. She looked so peaceful and serene, with the baby nestled close to her.
As he sat there, watching over his family, he realized that no matter what the future held, he would do everything in his power to protect them and keep them safe. He would be there for them, through thick and thin, no matter what challenges lay ahead.
"A father's love, a father's strength,
He guards his child with all his length.
Through every storm and every strife,
He'll be his child's protector for life.
The warnings of an ominous voice,
May make the father's heart rejoice,
For with his love and steadfast might,
He'll keep his child safe through the darkest night.
For in his child, he sees a light,
A shining star that burns so bright,
And with a father's love so pure,
He'll protect his child, forevermore."