It's not a choice
and it's not a child
unwanted - potentially
destined to be
possibly
abused
misused
neglected
hungry
dying a more painful death
when do we take away
a breath
Born into a world of drugs
possibly sent to war
shot by a 'drive-by' shooter
racing in that speeding
car
The warm choice
a mother's voice
not termination
but determination
to render this
angel's release
surrendered now
to heavenly
peace!
By Diane Stirling-Stevens - May, 1993
