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The First Time I Saw My Adopted Parents

It was Three days before we can see our new life. My brothers and I only saw pictures of a Dad and wife. We were from a different country that was starving. To have chicken and mash potatoes that was a large serving. I did not know we were going to a better place. I saved the bone of the chicken leg in a napkin put it in a little space. I had such high hopes that I could come to the state. I was hoping to have more food in my plate. My brothers arrived in a plane in better shape. My new daddy and mommy were holding words that were tape. My brothers knew some English to say hello when they got there. I could not speak a word that showed how my world was sad to compare. I instead open the napkin and looked up with my little brown eyes. I was hoping this new world will tell me no lies. I was not complaining when I had a new story to tell. I grew up with compassion and empathy so well. Now my life is full of hope and word to say. The day I came to my new parents I can not stay away.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/20/2013 5:54:00 PM
This is an awesome poem and congratulations on your win friend. Donna
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Date: 3/20/2013 12:26:00 AM
Dear Reynaldo, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Congratulations on YOUR Winning POEM "The First Time I Saw My Adopted Parents" A very beautiful vivid Memory of meeting Those that would mold YOUR new Life Superb Pen With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry
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Date: 3/19/2013 10:18:00 PM
Reynaldo, your poem is just beautiful, what a lovely way and day! Congratulations with your amazing poem, always~ LINDA
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Date: 3/15/2013 10:27:00 PM
A beautiful poem Reynaldo...I went through those tough times myself. :o)
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Date: 6/1/2011 12:31:00 AM
really cool showing us the joy of being adopted i love this poem rynaldo Luv*Skat
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