Pregnant.
Of all the mistakes I’ve made in my life…
And now I have a child to care for.
Pregnant.
I can kiss my hopes and dreams good-bye.
No more writing, no more teaching.
Pregnant.
They all told me I’d end up like her.
And up until now that’s all I wanted to do.
Pregnant.
I’m responsible for another human being.
This child needs me to be a role model to them.
Pregnant.
I’m going to do what my parent’s never did.
I’ll be a mother like my mother never could.
Pregnant.
I’ll tell this child every day how much I love them.
No matter how much I’ll always hate myself for it.
Author notes
Just found out I was pregnant with a guy I barely knew, and only slept with because I was being teased for a virgin, guess this is my punishment for giving in
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I'm sorry about this, I hope that you make the right decisons and do the right thing and at the end of the day you need to do what is right for you and the baby... but it must be difficult. Message me if you need any advice or emotional support.
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Hoodwink
First of all, you should've never been teased for being a virgin But I admire your strength in going through with this! And you know, if you have hope, things can still work out as you want them to do Hard-hitting poem, very well written, and I wish you all the luck in the world!
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Hoodwink
Don't give up on your hopes and dreams. Life changed for you but you can still have your hopes and dreams. You have them for your unborn child. We all make mistakes and some bigger mistakes than others but it is how we handle those mistakes that defines us as a person. -
Hood Wink
You may kiss your hopes and dreams goodbye--but you still have different hopes and dreams you can live. At this time it may seem shabby and even the first little while but I tell you when you hold your baby in your arms and have it looking up at you life will seem so much clearer and you will have someone else to look out for and someone who will love you for you, if you treat them right. Make sure they don't go through what you did and make sure they have a lot of love and care and you will be a great mother. -
Wow
That is amazingly powerful
You get the feeling
I love how you have pregnant at the top of each line, it seems like your trying to make it sink in
Brilliantly emotional
I loved it
Well done, I hope everything is OK....
I'll be thinking of you
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Putting the word pregnant at the strat of each stanza was very powerful.
Your dreams do not end with badchoices, they are altered. You now dream for two, I applaud you for standing up and taking care of this child, and remember it is a child not a mistake.
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Oh....sweetheart...my prayers are with you...
I can't fathom what this is like for you at your tender age...I know you must be very frightened...
Please know you are in my prayers...
And...having a baby is wonderful blessing!!! It is a huge blessing to have a baby...and be a Mother! Even at your age...you are being very, very blessed...and I pray that a healthy pregnancy and baby will be in your future! I realize this may delay your dreams a bit...DELAY...not end...DELAY...and yes, complications will arise from motherhood...but so will rich joys you've never imagined!
May peace fall upon your heart as your journey to motherhood progresses!!!
God Bless You! Love, Tammy xoxoxo
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Wow
Very nice poem you have penned...truly emotionally charged that spells out your fear, your disgust and despite all this your hidden strength and owning up to your actions very clearly that makes it a complete poem. It's very easy for the reader like me to say nice poem, flows nicely and has substance...but it's only you who has to face the spelled out reality...All I can say that my prayers are with you and hope, wish & pray, Lord give you all the strength and support you need to be a strong woman and a brilliant mother and the process of being a brilliant mom is already set in motion...last 3 paragraphs say it out clear and loud. I admire your attitude and Good luck with everything...Take Care & God Bless...
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Wonderful poetry!
This one really touched me. Please don't think of the child as punishment. I have a feeling you're going to be a good mother. Chin up!
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Title...
my first pregnancy
Just found out
I was pregnant with a guy
I barely knew,
and
only slept with
because
I was being
teased for a virgin,
guess
this is my
punishment for
giving in....
by PoetrysAngel2041
I think your author notes are also coming up as a great poem...please post this poem as seperate entry as well..
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This sounds like such a scary situation. Pregnant by a guy you hardly know who might not be a part of his child's life. You seem to have hidden reserves of strength that will help you in the days ahead. The most important thing to remember is that this situation isn't the baby's fault. He/she is an innocent who needs to be protected by your love. I feel you can do it.
This poem is so heartfelt I almost hate to critique the grammar but "this child" is a singular noun and must be followed by a singular pronoun, not "them" o. I know him/her is awkward so just pick one or eliminate the pronoun altogether. "Parents" does not have an apostrophe.
I hope you can find the support you need to raise this child with love and grace. My prayers are with you. -
Well you capture a real negative out look upon it.
There is much of a blessing that comes with the territory of this magnitude. Save your strength for you now live for two. Yet it does not mean alll your dreams and living is done, just realign your perspective. Your dreams will be fufilled and are what you will make of them. Best of luck to you. -
Wow...Just...wow. Good poem, not so good situation. First, the poem. I like the repetition you used, it makes the poem that much more emotional and powerful. Also like how you go from sounding scared and unsure about it to deciding to keep it and trying to be a good parent. I wish you the best of luck with that. Babies are hard to take care of, and the next coming months will be difficult. But as long as you have family and friends that will help you and be there for you, the road will be that much easier. Again, best wishes for both of you.
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omgosh i wish i could tell you that everythings gonna be ok, and it might be for the most part, but you have another life to care for, dont let this get you down tho, its a minor road block and sucks bigtime but that child will end up being the most precious thing to you in the world, and you should never take any crap off anyone for having been a virgin, i myself am only 17 but still a virgin, and plan to be until i wed, as are many ppl i know... anyways i wish you and the baby best of luck and if you ever need anything dear dont hesitate to message me
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oh hunny
i wish i could tell you itll be okay but it probably will be a very hard thing for you to do... there are always options if you dont want the child, adoption, abortion, if you are against them then i do wish you luck with your baby.. babies are a huge responcibility... i do want you to know that havinga child doesnt make your dreams shatter but just harder to get to. you can still go to college and be what you want, you just will have another obligation..
if you do keep it i dont think youll hate yourself for it, once its born youll be to happy for you to be mad. ever need help let me know okay, let me know what you choose to.
Much love
*Abused
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Oh no. Angel... I am so sorry. This repetition here just hits me harder. You're making the right choice by keeping the child though. And I'm always here if you want to talk. I am sure it will turn out ok though. Does the guy know? Maybe he will even stay around for the baby's sake - I hope. It's not entirely your fault. Be strong. I know you are.
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havent quite told him yet, just found out last night and now I'm not sure what to do. neither of us new each other very well...thank you so much for your words. they mean a lot
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Awww
A truly powerful and very intensely emotional piece! Well done! I wish you the best for you and for your baby to be
May you only know the joy of a child and not the cirumstances
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