James Foulk Poet Free verse

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 December 16, 2008 at 1:00 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 November 22, 2008 at 2:50 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 November 21, 2008 at 2:38 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 November 21, 2008 at 2:02 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 November 21, 2008 at 1:58 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 November 21, 2008 at 1:55 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