Once there were two expectant mothers
One carried and cared for you beneath her beating heart
She became your birth mother
The other carried the hope of you within her
She became your mom
As the days passed and you grew bigger and stronger,
Your birthmother knew that she could not give you
All you needed after your birth
Meanwhile, your mom was ready and waiting for you

One day, your birthmom and mom found each other

They looked into each others eyes and saw a friend
Your birthmother saw the life your mother could give you
Your mom saw how much your birthmother loved and cared for you

They decided that what you needed was both kinds of love in your life

So now you have two families
One by birth and one by adoption

And you have a home where you can get:
Your questions answered,
Your boo boos bandaged,
Your heartaches soothed,
And much needed hugs.

And a place where you can find:
Answers to your questions
Your image in a mirror,
A part of yourself,
And much needed hugs

Two different kinds of families.
Two different kinds of love,
Both a part of you

© 1999 Brenda Romanchik