So many little ones sit in wonderment,
Sitting and waiting far, far away -
Your friends go before you,
Waving with happy, hopeful faces.
Will your turn ever come, you cry?
Where are mommy and Daddy?
Death came too quickly for some.
Others have given up hopes and dreams,
For life has dealt them terrible blows,
Leaving their babies to ache and yearn.
And here I sit pondering our fortune -
One beautiful son we have been blessed.
So much love overflows in our family.
Surely one more sacred miracle awaits us.
Could it be a little one who sits far away?
His face is bare and his age unknown -
But tears are heard at night by our bedside.
He calls out to be loved by someone.
Our work is done, the month is coming.
Do not be afraid, son, you’ll soon be home.
Author notes
10) Every child deserves a name, even those who will never know it. (Me)
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A contest entry
- Come be my AP family by A63-Angel.
1200 points, ended September 20, 2008, 7 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Drink your inspiration like water from a well. by Forgotten Anomaly.
550 points, ended August 30, 13 entries
Honorable mention
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Comments
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This is a beautiful poem, very well written. Its sad yet hopeful. There are many many children who need good homes, some get homes but not good ones, and some never get one at all. I wish you the best with your adoption. Thank you for entering my contest and good luck.
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Very heartwarming
What a wonderful poem for me to read this Sunday morning.
A nice write. I love the imagery of the space waiting where the son is to be, the love waiting there for him. 
Thank you for your entry.
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This was quite lovely and really sweet. While reading this I had the song, "Little Wonders" by Rob Thomas playing in my head. It has that same feeling of love, warmth, and almost childlike because this is about a child.
Thank you so much for the entering.
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hello to my sister!! and, welcome to my family. loved this piece.
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a crazy 41 year old sister sounds great! I'm excited now to close this and choose but I have to wait til closing date. good luck on your adoption!
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A sister it is then :-) I can definitely do cray! I'll add you to me website. Have fun with the rest of the contest! And thanks for the well wishes on our adoption!
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BTW you can post your pics on a host site and leave link here if you really want to show one.
Your poem pouured of love and caring. If you were the mother of a dozen they would all be loved equal.
This is a very heart warming write and I look forward to others. God bless.
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aaw, thanks so much for your precious comments and support. It means a lot to me.
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