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This poem tied for first place for the best poem of the year 2006 in Muses Review (Andrew Angus, the editor). This poem also won the best tragic poem of 2006 in Muses Review.
This poem has touched so many lives. If I saved at least one baby's life, then this poem is worth it all.
This poem is included in my poetry book, "You'll Learn to Love Me". If you want to purchase my book contact me by messaging me here on this board or go to my official website at Noreen Ann Jenkins Published Author & Poetess


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Even though you can't hear me,
I can hear you, mommy.
I heard you talking about aborting me
and that I ain't a human being.
How could you be so cruel ?
(Oh, how I cried silently !)
If you really and truly love me, mommy,
let me live to see the new world.

I didn't ask to be born,
but since I'm still in your womb,
let me come forth alive.
Let me experience
and see the new world.
Let me taste the food and liquids
that is good for me.
Let me touch you and the things around me.
Let me smell and breathe the air
and smell the beautiful things
in this new world.
Let me see you and daddy and the new world.
Let me hear your soft voice and others
and the noises that surround me.
Let me experience life itself.

If you really and truly love me, mommy,
give me a chance in this new world
like your mommy gave you
that chance a long time ago.
Listen to my inner silent pleas.
If you really and
truly love me, mommy.



(C)copyright Noreen Ann Jenkins May, 2006
from my book, ""You'll Learn to Love Me"

As usual, Noreen, very touching every time I read it.