[snapple]

On a spring night many years ago,
My beautiful baby boy was handed to me.
So precious, yet so strong,
Truly a miracle to see.

What a tough choice to make -
A life with me or another mother?

Sometimes the pressures in life are too much to take,
And we are faced with decisions that are difficult to make.
Can I give him a good home? Can I do this on my own?
No, you're too young. You'll do what's right, they say,
And then when he's old enough, you'll see him again some day.

Life does not always work that way.
Sometimes that day never comes.
It tore my heart in two.
All of these years of waiting, and I still cannot see you.

What happened to Mother's Day?
Nobody seems to understand my pain. My loss, her gain.

Even though you were raised by another,
I chose life and a future for you, my son.
I will always be your mother.

Yet, sitting in solemn silence on every Mother's Day,
Ignored by others,

I am the forgotten one,
Not even recognized as a mother.


WRITTEN BY MICHELLE GRANT
DEDICATED TO PHIL

COPYRIGHT (C) 2003

[Bogie]

Dear Michelle,
Thank you for your poem - it is beautiful. As an adoptive mother, I would like you to know what an amazing gift you gave to your child - the gift of life. And yes, you will always be his mother. I am in awe more and more each day of the love my daughter's first mother has for her, and I am am so thankful that she has allowed us to become parents. Thank you for choosing life. I pray you will someday be reunited with your son.

Heather

[snapple]

Thank you, Heather. I appreciate that. It means a lot to me to hear an adoptive mother's point of view. He is 21 years old and doesn't wish contact at this time, but I hope he will want to see me some day. Sooner would be better Once again, thank you for your encouraging response.

[sspete]

That is a beautiful poem!!!! Boy, can I relate to those feelings!!!! My bdaughter is 19, and she is having a hard time with contact too!!! She seems to be coming around slowly......this is great with me!!! Of course I would love nothing better to see her face and hug her tight, but we must do this on her terms!!! Thanks for sharing your poem!!! I am praying for you and your bson....let's hope with lots of faith that he will come around, and understand the love you have for him!!!! Blessings....

S Pete

[AMom2Two]

Snapple....

Your poem is so beautiful and sad. I truely hope your childs other mother has not forgotten you. If she is anything like me, there is no way. For each time you look into your childs eye's, your there. Each time, you catch their reflection as they rush bye you, you're there. Each Mothers Day, I think of her other mother, I even allow myself to shed a few tears for her loss, for her pain. Each baby annoucement, I think about her other mother. Each time I see a pregnant woman, I think about her other mother.

As an adoptive mom I can tell you that you will always be with us. Some may fear you, some will push you away, some will embrace you, some will not trust you, some will welcome you with open arms, some will think the world of you, etc. However, please know, you are not forgotten, ever, even though some may make you feel that way.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem with us. Hugs to you.

[tammy244]

Beautifully said, tears came to my eyes when I read,
"Even though you were raised by another
I chose life for you my son
I will always be your mother"

You made the hardest and most selfless decision of all, to give him life and sacrifice so that he will have every chance that life has to offer. He will know your love one day.