Of course "I LOVE YOU!"
there was magic in those words.
Together - Forever,
is what you thought you heard!
He cuddled and he kissed you,
he did everything just right,
then friends became lovers
on that fateful night.
You took no precautions.
You just took a chance,
nothing could ever happen,
you were caught up in romance!
He used the words, "I Love You,"
to get you in the mood,
but when it was all over
he had a different attitude!
After all you'd given him
you thought you'd never part.
He never called again
that's how he broke your heart!
He not only took your innocence
he started a new life!
When you told him, he denied it,
he never meant you'd be his wife!
What you shared meant nothing to him!
He was only having fun!
He'd take no responsibility
for this new life that had begun!
It's your problem, it's not mine,
You didn't tell me No!
Because I answered Mother Nature's call
don't call me Daddy-O!
It seems your life is over
and two futures are at stake,
yours and a little baby's,
hard decisions for a child to make!
On T. V. you've seen stories
of other girls like you,
some even killed their babies
not knowing what to do!
Even though you are too young
that could never be an option!
So many couples can't have babies
the better choice may be adoption.
The best way to love your baby
is to make sure it has a loving home
and parents who will be there
so it will never be alone.
A baby is a precious gift
not a mistake that you have made!
The next time you hear those Magic Words,
remember the price that you have paid!
To love and be loved is wonderful.
Someday you will be someone's wife.
The lesson to be learned from this:
"Don't play God with a baby's life!"
You could put your life on hold
and raise this baby by yourself.
You could not do it by all alone,
you would need your parents help.
You could have an abortion
to make the whole thing go away,
but your conscience wouldn't let you
it would haunt you night and day!
You could pretend that it's not happening,
but your body will not lie,
as it changes day by day
all you can do is cry.
The baby can't be blamed
it didn't cause this strife.
You brought it on yourself
when you played God with a baby's life!
You've never been so frightened
or felt so all alone!
You need someone to talk to
you can't make it on your own.
You're too young to be a mother,
this was all a big mistake!
You are living in a nightmare
and yet you're wide awake!
You have to make a tough decision
and your parents must be told.
How can Mommy's little girl
feel suddenly so old!
How can you tell your parents?
How can you break their hearts?
Will they love and stand beside you
or will it just tear you apart?
Your parents will be there for you,
the option chosen must be yours!
The time is fast approaching
and your feelings are at war!
You're about to be a mother
and you're glad you faced the truth.
A Mother's love must decide your baby's future
your decision will be the proof!
When you saw that tiny face,
the decision made was not in shame.
Your tears fell upon the papers
as you began to sign your name.
She will never call you Mommy
and you'll never hold her hand.
A Mother's Love made this decision,
you hope someday she'll understand!
Today in school the lesson was about your family tree.
That means who your parents are and your family history.
I hoped the teacher wouldn't call on me that was my greatest fear!
When I heard her call my name out I pretended not to hear.
I don't know who my parents are or my family history.
The parents that I live with adopted me you see.
I went home that afternoon with many questions in my head.
Mom asked, "How was your day?" "Okay, I guess," I said.
Moms know when things are not alright. "Would you like to talk?" said she.
I can tell that you are worried. Mom, it's about my family tree!
How could I ask the question? Would it start an argument?
I don't want to hurt her feelings to ask, "Who are my real parents?"
When I finally asked the question, I could see she was surprised!
Before she turned away I think I saw teardrops in her eyes.
The room was still and quiet, it seemed the world had stopped!
She said, "Because we could not have children, Dad and I decided to adopt."
That's how you came to live with us, but that's not how you came to be.
Because you are so special you have two family trees!
I always knew this day would come, when we would have this conversation.
To have two sets of parents has got to be a fascination.
You wonder what they look like and if you look like her or him?
But I suppose your biggest question is why you're not with them?
Sometimes, someone can find themselves in situations out of their control.
They may have to make decisions that tear apart their soul.
Your Mother was very young, she was just a child herself.
She was too young to be a mother and she knew she needed help.
Your father was afraid of the responsiblility of you.
Your mother went to him for help, he told her, "There was nothing he could do."
She considered both your futures and there seemed to be no other option.
To insure you had a future she gave up her rights for your adoption.
All decisions fell on her, to give you up just broke her heart!
But she knew to try and keep you was impossible and wasn't smart!
She made the greatest sacrifice, she suffered alone in agony.
No greater gift have I been given than when she made you a gift to me!
It wasn't that she didn't love you, you're probably in her thoughts today.
When you're older you may meet her and I'm sure that's what she'll say.
So when you ask, "Who are my parents?" you have two family trees.
Your roots are planted deep in the hearts of your real Mother, Dad, and me.
Your family tree was planted by a mother you never knew.
She shared it's fruit with Dad and I the day she gave us you.
Someday if you should meet her I hope that she will see,
She made the right decision to give you two family histories!
That's all I know about your parents, I hope it puts your mind at ease.
Because you are so loved, you had to have two family trees!
In a town in somewhere USA.
A couple longed to have a child.
The wait seemed to last forever
would they never share a baby's smile?
Each time they heard a baby laugh
or watched children as they played,
their longing just grew stronger,
time past and hope began to fade!
Then one day there came a phone call,
"We may have a baby just for you."
They had waited for so long
could their dream be coming true?
They were asked which they preferred,
a daughter or a son?
Just a baby, was their answer
and had been since day ONE!
Just a baby we can love
no matter if it's eyes are blue or brown.
We will treat it as our own
not as a hand-me-down.
They could not contain their joy
as they rushed to claim their prize!
When they held that tiny baby
they saw their future in it's eyes!
Their prayers had now been answered!
Their lives were now complete!
All it took to make life perfect
was a baby, tiny, pink, and sweet!
Their empty place in home and heart
had been filled to overflowing.
Each passing year their love grew stonger
as they wached their baby growing.
From a baby to a child,
Oh! The time goes by so fast.
There was grade school, high school, college,
then the growing time was past.
Once again they're just a couple
as they watch the setting sun.
Their hearts are linked forever
with that little Chosen one.
Each time I tell this story
it always make me smile.
No one knows it better,
For I was that CHOSEN CHILD!
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