Terrifying Blessings

Not every blessing is one that arrives without fear,
If I bear this blessing,
Could I survive it?
Is it worth it?
The pain getting there would be quite severe.

I made a promise to one I love,
To bring forth a blessing,
But must it be from me?
Could another bear it?
Do I have the strength when push comes to shove?

And what of after the bearing is complete,
And my body has done its part
Will it carry the curse of my blood?
Will it share the boon of my kin and I?
On another can I let my bane repeat?

Or would that most terrifying blessing,
Blood of my blood and flesh of my flesh,
Be spared my fate?
Be spare the pain that haunts my days?
Would such a one feel the difference between pain and caressing?

I will bear that terrifying blessing at least one time,
For good or ill or both within,
How could I not?
How could any who loved him refuse?
For to do otherwise, ah that would be love's crime.