Vol. 6, No. 2• May 2002

A cry from my heart

Tonight lying here in a strange new bed
so many questions run around in my head.
Where’s mommy and daddy? Where’d my room go?
And who are these people, I’d like to know?

Where are my toys and where’s all of my stuff?
Why does my life have to be so tough?
What’s wrong with me—what could it be?
I can’t be so bad, God:
I’m only three!

My little heart feels like it will surely break
if one more time a move I must make.
The grown-ups involved say it’s best for me
but I wonder if happy I can ever be.

One more move—the last one for me
I’m being adopted by a great family!
I have my own room filled with really neat stuff.
My folks promise to love me even when things get tough!

Another big thing I find to be cool:
I’ll complete first grade in the very same school.
I’ll make some new friends and this time not try
to keep my distance, ‘cause it hurts to say bye.

Holidays are special—I don’t have to be “strong.”
They’re fun now that to my family I belong.
I have grandmas and grandpas and cousins too—
Lots of new relatives that I can turn to.

Each day’s an adventure as I discover in part
Just how much you love me—with all of your heart!
And even on days when there may be a struggle
I know it’ll end with a hug as we snuggle.

I’m dreaming of racing with you in the car
to attend the school play where I am the star.
Then time marches on—I’ll bring home my date
and before you know it you’ll watch me graduate!

I won’t wake up tomorrow in another strange bed
to discover I was dreaming or it was just in my head.
What a wonderful feeling for my heart to see:
After all this time, someone really does love me!

It’s been a long struggle to get to this place.
Having my own family has put a smile on my face!
I’m not afraid now, I can finally rest.
A forever family is really the best!

Pamela B. Williams, Nash County Dept. of Social Services

Copyright � 2002 Jordan Institute for Families