I was so small then you couldn't even see
The little life growing inside you so precious and frail
I was so excited I wanted to get out and yell
I know you didn't know what I looked like Mom
It would have been a couple of months till then
But I was already excited to meet you Mom
Then I was building the suspense
A couple of weeks have passed and I felt really strange
I felt like something was wrong and something changed
I remember hearing things when I was just a little guy
Yelling and screaming, why did you cry?
I remember the warmth of your hand over your belly
Your hand was so close I wished I could reach out and grab it
I could feel your sadness and wished I could help
If I could make you better with the love I felt
A couple of months had passed and I turned weak
I didn't think as much and I was very meek
I closed my eyes only for a second to sleep
When I woke up I knew that my life was bleak
My heart had stopped when I was still inside
No pain when I woke but pain when you cried
It's alright Mom there's no need to weep
You have my love and I'll be with you in your sleep.
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Adam Shields grew up in a small town called Linn Creek, Missouri, just outside of Camdenton. He started writing poetry in 2011 as a hobby and now it has grown to be a habit. Most of his works have a dark twist on some old tales and other pieces focus on lost love or scenic beauty. He hope that one day his works have an impact on someone as young as he is and he hopes to inspire creativity in someone else's soul.
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