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Reader Submissions: The Writing of Adoption Poems - Healing Words of Adoption Poetry

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Whether adoption poems are written by adoptive parents, adoptees or birth family, many have found a bit of solace or celebration in writing adoption poetry. If you have written an adoption poem please consider sharing it here.

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The Master Plan

The Master Plan:You didn’t grow within me, but you grew within my heart.It took me by surprise you know,how quickly you became a partof my every thought and hope and wish,and every daily prayer…More

Only God Knew the Time

Only God Knew the Time [2011]Years of wonder, years of hope,Are you the one, how will we continue to cope?Who is the one destine for our home?We waited and waited we all,And one day it came, finally …More

But Sometimes I Feel I Don't Belong

I have a mom and a dad.I love them both the same.One is mine one is not.Neither for that is to blame.My mother is from birth.My father from forms.My step mom from marriage.And my step dad I adore.I …More

Hand Print Poem for an Adoption Reunion

Sometimes it might upset youbecause when I was smallI never left fingerprints on your furniture and walls.But every day you learn more of me and I'm so glad to knowthat these little bits of knowledge…More

Gift of an Adoption Poem for Birthmom

You gave me life so long ago and carried me with love,And then you had to say goodbye and trust in God above.That baby boy was found a home so safe and full of love,God heard your prayer and answered…More

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