The Birthday Present
by Teresa Blanding


I awoke very early filled with joy,
like a kid with a brand new toy.
What will today bring for me,
it's my birthday...my, my, let's see.
Several people called with a birthday cheer,
each one was very dear.
Finally I decided to take the PG test,
hoping against hope only for the best.
It happened...just like I wanted it to,
FOR NOW I WAS PREGNANT WITH YOU!
I thanked God for such a WONDERFUL gift,
it was such a delight...oh what a lift!
I thought everything would be fine,
as I ended my day...
little did I know, things would turn out
another way!
I made lifetime plans just for you,
I knew what to say...and what to do!
I wanted my birthday present the moment
you came...
I immediately bonded...I knew your name!
Though my gift was Heaven bound, teeny.
and small...
you were one of God's LITTLE ANGELS,
THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL!


I'm the mother of six sons and a little angel. I found out I was pregnant on my birthday. I miscarried my baby during my birth month. You may contact Teresa at rbtb1220@bellsouth.net.


© August 2002 by Teresa Blanding. This work is protected by copyright and may be distributed or published only with the express written permission from its author. You may, without permission, publish or otherwise provide the URL (web address) of this page.


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