Adoption Poetry
American Adoptions has this poem framed in our lobby to remind us every day just how special adoption is. We wanted to share it with you as it is very special to all of us here. Adopted children are blessed to have two mothers who are brave and love them unconditionally. One mother makes the ultimate sacrifice for her child while the other woman finally lives her dream of becoming a mother. We feel very fortunate to be a part of this experience with you. It is truly amazing how two families come together to show tremendous, unconditional love for a child.
Legacy of an Adopted Child
Once there were two women who never knew each other.One you do not remember, the other you call mother.
Two different lives, shaped to make your one...
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.
The first gave you life and the second taught you to live it.
The first gave you a need for love, and the second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name.
One gave you a seed of talent, the other gave you an aim.
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears.
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried your tears.
One gave you up ... that's all she could do.
The other prayed for a child and God led her straight to you.
And now you ask me, through your fears,
the age old question unanswered throughout the years...
Heredity or environment, which are you the product of?
Neither, my darling neither.
Just two different kinds of love.
~ Author Unknown ~
Dear Birth Mother
You gave a gift,A brand-new life,
Tiny and sweet,
A blessing indeed.
A baby girl,
Precious and small,
An answer to prayer,
No joy can compare.
No more empty arms,
I'm thrilled like no other.
You chose life and
Made me a mother.
Thank you so much
For this precious gift,
For being God's answer
to my prayers and tears.
© Copyright Karen Ledbetter. All rights reserved.
Reprinted with permission from Real Moms website
www.comeunity.com/adoption/realmoms
A Special Bond of Love
A poem of thanks to a birth mother.Once strangers, not knowing of each other,
God brought us together
To share a special bond of love
With a sweet little girl named Sarah.
You may never understand the pain
Or know the tears I cried.
My heart's desire was for a child
To nurture, love, and guide.
I may never understand the pain
Or know the tears you cried.
You said good-bye to this precious child,
Entrusting me to nurture, love, and guide.
I see your face in her pretty smile,
And love in her sparkling eyes.
She's the answer to countless prayers,
A blessing to many lives.
No longer strangers,
We share a special bond of love
With a very precious gift
From our God above.
© Copyright Karen Ledbetter. All rights reserved.
Reprinted with permission from Real Moms website
www.comeunity.com/adoption/realmoms
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