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Where Are You Now

Where are you now, my baby girl
You came into my life and changed my world
I had you in secret because no one could know
To whom you belonged
Whose seed was sown
You had to be hidden away
So no one would find out
My terrible secret
The one that kills me now
I don't know where you are
I don't know where you've gone
I don't know how in this world
I will be able to press on
You have been gone so many years
You are an adult now
Unaware of your secret 
Not knowing my vow
My baby girl I miss you! 
Even though I have never seen your eyes
They took you straight from me
And told me it was wise
I wish I could have held you
Before they took you away
No matter what I will find you
And with me always you will stay


I have gotten so many comments to this end and I wanted to ease everyone's mind that this is not autobiographical. I wanted to sincerely thank everyone for their heartfelt concern, but there is no need. This is (for me) only a poem and has no bearing in real life. Thanks so much everyone!

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Edward Orozco Date: 7/8/2013 9:22:00 AM A heart felt write April... Brought tears...- Edward Login to Reply

Seosamh De Burca Date: 7/5/2013 3:29:00 PM A well crafted and creatively writen poem, tugging on the heart strings which sadly a great many people will relate to. Well done. Login to Reply

Gary Wayne Hill Date: 7/5/2013 3:21:00 PM Great write and quite creative considering it's not from personal expeirience, though I am sure there will be some out there who will relate to it. Login to Reply

Poet Tacito Date: 7/5/2013 7:31:00 AM Very, very touching & gripping on the heartstrings. Beautiful work! Login to Reply

Karen Anglesey Date: 7/4/2013 5:25:00 PM April, you have certainly nailed a heart wrenching circumstance that have made this tragic choice. :) Login to Reply

Honestly J.T. Date: 7/4/2013 2:40:00 PM A well written poem Login to Reply

Cherie Thomas Date: 7/4/2013 7:29:00 AM This is a beautiful write, and well written poem, you have captured a feeling that many mothers have, experienced in these life altering, changes of motherhood and the love & emotional attachment, that never ends...thankyou for sharing, enjoyed reading this poem.....cheriex Login to Reply

Jiril Clemons Date: 7/3/2013 3:53:00 PM Beautiful description of a sad tale. Nicely written, April. My name is Jiril Clemons, check out my poems, might find one you like. Peace Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/3/2013 2:16:00 PM From my interpertation of this one of a youung lady having a child when she is not ready to take on the responsibility of motherhood and gives the child away, I can feel the person's pain and the constant feelings left of wondering forever about the child..Enjoyed reading the emotive and expressive work that you have penned..I hope just a work and not your life for that would have been painful..Thanks for your visit to my work..Your review was uplifting.Sara Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/3/2013 11:46:00 AM A story shared by more people than we realize. You have expressed these feelings in a very heart felt way. I am moved by your words and hope that one day you will be reunited with your child. Most importantly I pray she has been loved and appreciated within the family that she was placed with. Also I hope you now have children that you have raised. Login to Reply

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 7/3/2013 9:15:00 AM The love that grows between mother and child starts in the womb and can never be severed. A powerful and touching write April. Hugs Login to Reply

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/3/2013 3:47:00 AM extremely moving piece, so well written and mayube from your hearts experience making it all the more effective. Well day, God bless you, Gordon Login to Reply

Robert Pettit Date: 7/2/2013 10:25:00 PM A sad write that reminds me of Paul Simon's song "Mother and Child Reunion". Good one. Login to Reply

Audrey Haick Date: 7/2/2013 10:23:00 PM This is very sad, April..if this is reality, and I feel that it is, but I've been wrong before..I can only say, don't ever give up hope. I bet you she's looking for you also! Miracles still happen so don't give up! By the way, this is a well written Rhyme. Thanks for reading my poem. Always, Annalise Login to Reply

Wayland Bunch Date: 7/2/2013 8:55:00 PM This seems straight forward, but is so sad it's deep. These are hard to dominant on. I like the flow and rhyme, it's just so sad. Thanks for your comment. Login to Reply