Child Unexpected

A child unexpected.
A child unplanned.
A child neglected.
A child with no plans.
A child distracted.
A child abused.
A child misused.
A child left behind.
A child with no design.
A child with no place.
A child with no space,
Like a shoe with no lace.

Compared to a child expected,
A child planned.
A child attended to.
A child focused.
A child loved.
A child who's not pushed 
Or shoved.
A child that one can't get
Enough of.
A child with a voice.
A child kept up with.
A child with a design.
A child who is fine.
A child with a place.
A child with a space.
A child with a face,
That one would love,
To see.
Tell me,
Which child,
Would you rather be?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Poteet Avatar
March 15, 2015 at 6:21 AM
Insightful piece, Nicole, unique way of looking at a child - and your ending brings it all together. Hopefully it will help those who are dealing with abortion too. I do not see it as justification for killing the unborn child because of what he has to "not" look forward to - there's adoption, there's pregnancy prevention, there's # 1, self-control.
Sergi Avatar
March 14, 2015 at 8:28 AM
Hi Nicole: A beautiful poetic message to the unwanted and wanted child. My compliments.
Romaine Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 1:25 PM
Hey Nicole, stopped by to visit. A very expressive poem regarding the unjust treatment of children throughout the world. To even have to wonder which child you'd rather be is a sad and sorrowful testimony to mankind as a whole because we are all connected whether we like it or not. A well written piece done with deep insight and care. Be Blessed, Neva
Camacho Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 8:58 PM
Wake up everybody , I remember!!children are the most important gift there is in life...our future no matter where one comes from ..Nicole great write and best of all great reminder..thanks tonytocaa
Fraser Avatar
July 19, 2009 at 7:36 AM
Super write here Nicole, to be given a chance to live on this awesome planet for however long, i would take my chances, but i appreciate your poem. Its very much a today situation>>James
Knox Avatar
July 17, 2009 at 8:01 PM
ive seen both sides of that coin , not personally but from knowing many different people , great job , keep up the good work :)
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