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The Greatest of All Sin

You can’t see me but I’m here inside my mother’s womb.

But I will never see the light. Her will becomes my tomb.

My mommy and the doctors won’t take faith in what is true.

They say I’m not alive, but there are things that they can do.


She walks into a room and sees a nurse dressed in a grin.

They don’t know what they’re doing is the Greatest of All Sin.

For what will happen at that time will make the angels mourn.

The world won’t see the life and joy I’d have when I was born.


I’ll never play with other children, nor will I ever learn.

I’ll never have to wait in line, for I’ll never have a turn.

I’ll never pass through teenage years or chat with friends online.

I’ll never have a watch to check the hands of flying time.


I’ll never feel a puppy’s fur rub up against my face.

I’ll never fall in love and feel my spouse’s warm embrace.

I’ll never be the President or cure the common cold.

I’ll never have a wrinkle and I won’t live to be old.


I hope my mommy sees the things I’ll never ever do-

The people I can’t cherish, the things I can’t go through.

My mommy had a choice to make, and she didn’t choose well.

For there’s one heartbeat less on earth, one story less to tell.

She took my life away from me, and under no circumstance

Did I have any choice in this, I didn’t stand a chance.


For when you put a child against machines of modern day

There’s nothing they can do and so the price is their’s to pay.

By taking life away from me, oh, the trouble she is in.

She doesn’t know she’s guilty of the Greatest of All Sin.

But I forgive you Mommy, it’s the right thing I should do.

‘Cause Jesus gave his life for you, and Mommy, I did too.

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This was written for the Laws of Life contest in our area. It's different from all the others as far as format goes, but I hope you enjoy it!
Written September 26th, 2006

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  • pine-needles
    October 9, 2006
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    wow. you have some awesome imagery here, and i think the voice you use is very effective. this is pro-life not just in the political sense, but really capturing some of the samll joys and beauty of life. that, i think, is this poems greatest strength.

    "I’ll never have to wait in line, for I’ll never have a turn."

    "I’ll never feel a puppy’s fur rub up against my face.
    I’ll never fall in love and feel my spouse’s warm embrace"

    "The people I can’t cherish, the things I can’t go through."

    and some clever, creative descriptions.

    "a nurse dressed in a grin."

    some of the lines seemed sort of trite or didnt seemed to say much.

    'I’ll never be the President or cure the common cold."
    "For what will happen at that time will make the angels mourn."
    "under no circumstance
    Did I have any choice in this"

    i think the poem is stronger when it focuses on the loss of that beauty and joy you capture so well rather than threats and judgement.
    "the trouble she is in."
    "she’s guilty of the Greatest of All Sin."

    still, i think this is a powerful tribute to life, and the last line catches in your throat. wow.


  • Gypsys Soul
    September 26, 2006
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    absoulutaly wonderful i think everyone in the world should hear this poem i think it is great i am one hundred percent pro life and i just have tears in my eyes reading this it is horribly beautiful so sad that it is even true but such a powerful poem from the childs point of view and i love the way you put forgiveness in the end simply beautiful!!!!!!!!!!


  • Everglow
    September 26, 2006
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    Although I am pro choice (I don't agree with abortion and it would never be an option for me unless in extreme circumstances) This is a great write. The rhythm and rhyme are excellent and the words are powerful. Amazing perspective that haunt women on a daily basis.
    Awesome!
    ~Katie


  • sora.
    September 26, 2006
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    this is so sad ur makin me cry awsome work
    Edited on Sep 26, 7:20 because ''.


  • honey bear
    September 26, 2006
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    great write

    this poem made me cry,it reached into my heart and brought out tears for the unborn children who were never given a name.also though it brought tears for those moms who had to make this terrible heartcutting decision.it could not have been an easy choice and not without heartbreak nor haunting memories so please take a moment all who read this to think..it may not always be what we think is the right decision,it may not always be the decision that you or i would take ,but who are we to judge? i personaly do not agree with abortion BUT nor do i agree with hating someone who may be frightened ,alone or distressed and think they have no other option than to have this done,it has to be the individuals choice.we can not be dictators,we can not say what goes on in each others minds and hearts and therefore must leave each person to decide for themselves,a very thought provoking write great work as usual


  • Spiritual Poet gold member
    September 26, 2006
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    Great write

    Though I don't necessarily agree this is the greatest sin, this is a wonderful poem and I agree with it totally. Abortion is a national disgrace and a wicked sin that God will certainly judge our country for. This is well written and on a very good subject. It rhymes well and flows well enough to make it interesting all the way through. God Bless You Mark

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