Visiting
I knew you could bring me so much joy.
But you deserved more than just love alone,
So my gift to you was a mom, a dad, and a stable home.
We talked and thought open adoption seemed to be the best,
Little did I know that my soul it would test.
I am told that it was a loving choice,
And I know your mom and dad look at you and rejoice.
We would have the chance to see each other,
And you the opportunity to know your brother.
This seemed to be the best thing for you
I just didn't know how hard it would be to follow through.
Each visit with you can be so tough
I never knew loving you would be so rough,
I hear you say "Mama" and realize it's not meant for me
I silently shed tears you can not see.
I watch you playing and walking
I listen as you never stop talking!
We play and have so much fun
But I don't think you realize you are my son.
Oh no, it's time to say goodbye
I fight back the tears as I want to cry
The goodbyes are always the hardest part
I always dread them right from the start.
My heart hurts; I love and miss you so
And I wonder if you miss me every time I go.
Between our precious visits and time spent with each other
I hope you will always remember the love of your birthmother.
Published by Coley S.
I've been freelance writing for the past few years and enjoy writing about issues near and dear to my heart such as adoption, unplanned pregnancy, children with special needs, photography, and crafting. View profile
-
The Open Adoption Process: Adoptive Mother Shares Her Experience
Are you considering an open adoption? Do wonder about the process or the "waiting period?" Find out what this mother's experience was during an open adoption -- times two.
- Ways to Honor Your Birth Child at Christmas Consumer tips article on ways to remember your birth child at the holidays.
- Why Choose an Open Adoption? Adoptive parents should always have in mind that the open adoption experience varies for every family and for every adoption. The key to achieve all potential advantages is good communication between all parties invol...
- What Can You Expect When You Adopt a Child Through Open Adoption Methods? The idea of an option adoption seems to be more and more popular. The decision to give up a child is usually not one that any parent can do easily. Still, they may realize that it is the best thing they can do for the...
-
A Child's Understanding of Open Adoption
Feature on what adoption means to an adopted child.
- Benefits of Open Adoption: A Birth Mother's Insight
- The Open-Adoption Option
- For Birth Moms: What to Expect in a Semi-Open Adoption
- Adopting a Baby? Avoid Adoption Scams!
- Find an Adoption Agency in Tucson, Arizona
- Understanding Open Adoption - a Beginner's Guide
- Open Adoption & The Scary Birth Mother
|
|
4 Comments
Post a CommentThis was a very touching poem. Your love for your dear son is obvious for all to see.
Sophie
That was so beautiful. I am an adoptee and think about my birth mother almost every day. I have never seen her face, yet I miss her terribly. I have heard so many birth mothers say that they just want to forget about what happened and move on. This poem gave me hope. I pray that when I do meet her, she will embrace and love me just as you do your son. Thank you.
This poem is lovely. What a wonderful idea to put your heart into words, so that he can read them and treasure them anytime. As an adoptive mother, I can SO appreciate what you have written. ;-)
This poem is so open and bittersweet, thank you for sharing. It is very brave.