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An Adoption Poem

Angels Working Overtime

From Shannon, for About.com

Listen up, my little glory,
while I tell you the story,
of just how you became mine.

Up near Cloud Seven
sits a place called Heaven
where angels work overtime.

A few followed me one day,
ruthlessly, I'd say,
and one got into my head.

I tried to shake her out
but she just began to shout,
and here is what she said:

"There's a baby far from here
who belongs with you, my dear.
Go and bring her home.

She's a gift from God above,
made just for you, with Love,
so you won't be alone."

So I took the angel's advice
and I didn't think twice,
as I boarded a giant plane.

I flew a whole day through,
and then a whole night, too,
and I'd do it all again.

For when the plane landed,
to me, a baby was handed,
and it was a dream come true.

Wrapped up nice and cozy,
your cheeks all pink and rosy,
smiling up at me, was you.

By Adoptive Parent Shannon

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