A Mothers Love?

How can a mother not hurt
when her child cries out in pain?
How can she turn and look away
when there's so much to be gained?

If only her heart would open
and let God show the way,
to happiness and love everlasting.
For this, I'll always pray.

Is it possible to just feel nothing
towards the child you gave away?
Please say there is at least a hope
that you will love me again some day.

When I look at my child I feel love.
I could never turn my back.
But you never felt that way towards me.
Is it something that I lack?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Spence Sr Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 2:14 PM
This is excellent and I like the flow of the message. This poem relates to today’s reality. Congratulations on being featured. Great job! Joseph
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June 26, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Great write about a topic that touches on the lives of many in these days..I was adopted myself but my mother did not have a choice about it because she died..However, the other people in my family had a choice and chose not to keep me but give me away..It effects a person for the rest of their lives..I know that it was best now and have for a long, long time but the emotions associated with it will always be there..Congratulations on your work being on home page...Sara
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June 23, 2010 at 9:26 AM
This is a wonderful piece! Accept my colorful congrats on having this poem featured this week. You are such a nice poet! Please, keep your poetry pens dancing on your poetry pad. I wish you all the best with your writing. Love ~Adeleke~
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June 21, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Mary. May you have many more features. Love, Carol
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