Time I Never Knew

There was a time long ago
which my mind cannot go
I was born that I know
what happened next it's a no no

These days and months afterwards
are all just a blank
there I was with no parents
just me myself with no rank

For these long six weeks
before adoption rescued me
if I knew my mindful state
it was most difficult to see

This period surely was hard
not knowing what life would come
everything was freely unknown
of what this lad's life would it become?

At six weeks of age adoption came
a couple wanted me as a son
despite my stammer with it's restrictions
life became a story yet to be done
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gifford Avatar
September 25, 2014 at 1:59 PM
I'm glad I found this poem about your birth and adoption, Gordon, since you never shared this with me yet. But you did share your stammer. But aren't we all adopted (into God's family). He is our Father. And we are sons and daughters of the King! God Bless, Darlene
Gifford Avatar
September 28, 2014 at 1:29 PM
Are you still studying Ps. 119 vs: 1-8? It's been awhile. But no hurry, just wondering. Blessings, Darlene
Mcconnell Avatar
September 28, 2014 at 10:09 AM
thanks Darlene, glad you liked it and yes indeed we are adopted into God's family, God bless, Gordon
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