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Let Me Choose

In my mothers womb, so safe and sound, waiting for light to shine on me. Life is so special looking forward to seeing what's in store for me. Little heart beating, so warm and carefree it is here, so safe and so secure. What are they doing to me, something I see coming toward me, oh, my little skin burns and my eyes hurt so, I can't breathe, my lungs ache so, pain everywhere now, don't do this, stop this please, don't murder me, let me chose when to die. My mother says it's her body to choose what to do with it, but that's not true, her body belongs to God, and only He has the right to take life. Only I can't stop them from doing this horrible thing to me. I will go to heaven, without ever knowing what my life could have become. wrote 11-20-08 Note here: SINCE ABORTION BECAME LEGAL, OVER 45 MILLION BABIES HAVE BEEN ABORTED, WHEN WILL IT STOP!

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Robin L. Gass

Date: 12/16/2008 1:00:00 PM

One thing that I can't understand is why, when there exists many ways to be responible why for some, it seems, to use abortion as birth control. Also, so many couples can't have children and adoption can fill lives with the joy of having children. Powerful write. God bless you and thank you for sharing this and your thoughtful comments. Happy holidays. Love Robin

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 11/22/2008 2:50:00 AM

This is one of finest write I have read with such a deep subject. I loved your way. As a woman, I certainly would never agree with something called "abortion". I have seen my two niece being aborted and this is so frightening for me. People must realize what should have happened to their lives if only their mothers aborted them. There's an another point to it though, just as Sharon said. But I'm with you!! Take care always, Chitra

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/21/2008 2:38:00 PM

I have strong opinions on both sides I understand pro-life views and agree with most of them, however, I believe in the cases of rape or incest, or where the life of the mother is in danger no one but God should judge a woman for making such a difficult choice. Until we have waked in those shoes we do not have the right to judge This is a controversial subject and I will say no more on it. I respect you and your poetry James, and you, like everyone else are entitled to your opinions Love, Shar

Michael Torres

Date: 11/21/2008 2:02:00 PM

James this should be in every abortion clinic posted. I have read it five times and Im copying it if you dont mind I want to show my aunt and uncle and brothers. Ive never read anything more powerful then this.

Michael Torres

Date: 11/21/2008 1:58:00 PM

with a warm feeling for the child and then the ending WOW James this is one of the most incredible poems I have ever read. I would rank it with one of my ultimate favorites. John Rhinemn will love this one. I would love to read his comment. This is a masterpiece it is GRIPPING, and unbelievable. Great Job poem of the year. You got my vote. WOW Michael Torres

Michael Torres

Date: 11/21/2008 1:55:00 PM

WOW James this is so powerfull. I almost fell off my chair. A masterpiece of truth. You have courage my friend. I am totally amazed at this powerful piece. God bless you and bless those poor mothers that regret them and are scarred for life. James I am just sitting here reading this again. I have never read anything as striking, or as poignent as this. You are certainly a man of courage and belief. God bless your courage for writing this. I still cant get over how you brought me into this