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BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

0 posted 2002-04-09 08:54 PM

a poem from a stepmom

It’s Only Me

Such a cute little child I’m sure I can love
So I rise above fears and step right in
As many days pass with trials and test
I watch and pray, and do my best
In school you draw and write pretty cards
Stuffed in your backpack for her to see
But it’s only me, that tenderly reads
The words from child written with love
Knowing that blood is thicker than water
Knowing for you they’ll be no other
It’s only me, who sits by your side
Trying to take it all in heartfelt stride

Now you’re a teen full of brave words
But it’s me who cries, when you take her side
Sometimes feeling abused and used
And so often totally and completely confused
But for you dear child I wish you the best
My prayer is, we’ll past this test
Though I can’t be a mother by blood
I’ll still hold your hand when your in need
And hold fast to prayers and always believe
We can make… it if we try

Love,
me
BloomingRose

[This message has been edited by BloomingRose (04-10-2002 06:30 AM).]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2002-04-09 10:11 PM

This is a lovely, loving poem and you will get lovely rewards for loving another's child. Joyce

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

2 posted 2002-04-10 06:32 AM

Thank you Joyce. There are rewards for sure, but the trials sometimes get the best of me. I have to look ahead and forget the rest.

wordancer
Senior Member

since 2000-07-30

Posts 809
VA

3 posted 2002-04-10 11:41 AM

We do the best we can...and move on. Nicely done.

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pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

4 posted 2002-04-10 04:32 PM

I feel the hurt in your words. hopefully, the child will grow into a mature woman and see the love held out to her.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

5 posted 2002-04-10 08:18 PM

Believe that all the love you give will bear fruit as it always does~ Hugs, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

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