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Jan 4, 2023 · 1 - 10 of 10. Adoption poems written by adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth mothers. Emotional and inspiring poems on the adoption journey, including joys and challenges. Touching and uplifting poems for all involved in adoption.
- “Legacy of An Adopted Child” by Unknown Author. I love the way this poem describes how an adopted child has two moms and the roles they each play in the life of the child.
- “My Own Child” by Unknown Author. By using the analogy of a garden, this poem describes how an adoptive mom feels after raising an adopted child. In summary it says “Even though I did not plant you, I have harvested you.”
- “Dear Birth Mother” by Karen Ledbetter. This poem is a letter written to a birth mother to encourage her and thank her for the gift she has given. Many parents who adopt don’t have the ability to give birth to their own children so a lot of times, a baby is an answer to prayer.
- “A Special Bond of Love” by Karen Ledbetter. This poem is also a letter written to a birth mother to thank her for the precious gift she has given. The author acknowledges in this poem that the child is still the child of the birth mother even though she has placed the child for adoption.
Here you’ll find a great resource of hundreds of poems describing all aspects of the adoption and foster care experience, from poetry written by young people to classics known and loved by all.
- A Birth Mother’s Promise by Sheila T. Battaglia
- My Choice by Becki C.
- My Birth Mother by Emily E. Adkisson
- Legacy of An Adopted Child by Anonymous
- Birth Mother by Mayra Duron
I promise from the first moment I knew you were there, I would care for you with all my heart, With our short time together, we had to share. I promise that I will provide you with all that is needed, This means unconditional love, care, honesty, and prayer. I promise when I made my final decision, I knew what I had to do for you was right, When ou...
The first time I looked into your eyes, I cried. You looked at me, knowing who I was, Falling asleep because you knew you were safe. I held you close as much as I could, knowing who you were And realizing it wouldn’t last forever. I kissed your little button nose and smiled. A second in time, but forever etched in my mind. With an aching heart, I p...
Loving and gracious the Women I’ve never met. She made a difficult decision and She will debate that decision for the Rest of her life. It was something she knew she had to do She did it with A Mother’s Love. She thinks about me every day. Every birthday, Every Mothers Day Hurt will always be there. I would not be the person I am today without A Mo...
Once there were two women Who never knew each other. One you do not remember, The other you call mother. Two different lives Shaped to make yours one. One became your guiding star, The other became your sun. The first gave you life And the second taught you to live it. The first gave you a need for love And the second was there to give it. One gave...
For years I looked in the mirror wondering who I looked like, Where I got my features — my hair, my brown eyes, my lips, and yes, even these oversize hips. Then I would immediately look away and become enraged At the simple fact that I would crave to know you. Birth mother, I tried to hate you. I mean, why should I care? Did you? I would ask myself...
Poetry has the power to evoke emotions, express love, and celebrate the unique journey of an adoptive mom. These heartfelt poems beautifully capture the deep bond formed through adoption, emphasizing love, gratitude, and the unbreakable connection between an adoptive mom and her child.
May 29, 2020 · Adoption Poems for Adoptive Mothers. An adoptive mother's perspective is unlike any other. Express your unique point of view to your adopted child with sentimental poems. These inspirational poems from adoptive moms are a reminder for adoptive moms and their children of what makes their bond special.
