Her incubation period is coming.
She is excited.
She hears the whisperings around her
and feels the stares.
Some girls feel embarrassed
or fearful during the process—
going into the holding tank,
reaching deep within the darkness.
Oh, but not her.
She wonders, remembers, asks questions.
She’s ready,
and she’s always been ready.
But are the others ready to receive her?
