Today I want to close my eyes and hide from the world
The feelings I have, only some can understand
I wish someday I may not feel this way
But it is you, I need to know you
I need to see the reflection of where I’m from
I’m sorry you’re still so scared
I’m sorry your so ashamed
But just look at me and you will see
I’m somebody you can be proud of
You gave me life, you were there for my first breath
Then you went away
I wish you could overcome the fear you have inside
For seeing me would make you know that you did the right thing
Another year's gone by and again tonight I’ll cry
For I was born on this day, the same day you gave me away
Please know I think of you every step of the way
Too many years of anger, hatred and confusion
I know now that was the wrong way to be
For now I know what its like to have life grow inside of me
I have to believe that you think of me, especially on this day
That is how I’ve gotten through
But there is the space in me that still remains empty and aches
Only the touch from the hand that gave me birth can fill the void
and revive my sleeping soul
Again tonight I’ll go to sleep drying the tears from eyes
For 31 years ago today, a baby girl was born
31 years ago today, a part of her went away
Lisa Myers
10/22/2001
