Once there were two expectant mothers. <br />One carried and cared for you beneath her beating heart, <br />She became your Birthmother. <br />The other carried the hope of you within her, <br />She became your Mom. <br />As the days passed, and you grew bigger and stronger, <br />Your birthmother knew that she could not give you all you needed after your birth. <br />Meanwhile, your mom was ready and waiting for you. <br />One day, your birthmother and your mom found each other, they looked into each others eyes and saw a friend. <br />Your birthmother saw the life your mom could give you. <br />Your mom saw how much your birthmother loved and cared for you. <br />They decided that what you needed was both kinds of love in your life. <br />So now you have two families, <br />one by birth, the other by adoption. <br />And you have a home where you can get: <br />your questions answered, <br />your boo boos bandaged, <br />Your heartaches soothed, <br />and much needed hugs. <br />And a place where you can find: <br />answers to your questions, <br />your image in the mirror, <br />a part of yourself, <br />and much needed hugs. <br />Two different kinds of families, <br />Two different kinds of love <br />Both a part of you....<br /><br />clarrissa berry<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/an-openly-adopted-child-s-legacy/
