For a Son
Those big blue eyes
Red rimmed and tear-filled
Hugging me tight, choking
Back sobs, pleading “I’m sorry”
Oh little one you have nothing
To apologize for, it’s not
Your fault, you did not choose
The life you live
How often do you feel
Ignored, overlooked,
Even neglected by one
Who should love you
More than anything
Poor little child, you know
You never have to feel
Lost, lonely, or sad
If you need someone to
Hug your emptiness away
I am here, always
I may not share your blood
But you have captured my heart
And I want to give you
All the security and attention
You have needed for so long
Not from birth, but instead
A twist of fate,
One of life’s unexpected gifts
Now and forever,
You are my son.
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