WHERE ARE YOU MOMMY

(the cry of an aborted baby)

 

Where are you mommy?

I can’t find you anywhere.

I wanted so much to meet you

But, when I looked you were not there.

 

Did you know how much they hurt me

When they pulled me all apart?

I tried and tried to call to you.

Did you feel it in your heart?

 

Where are you mommy?

You didn’t kiss me goodbye.

And you never got to hold me

You didn’t even try.

 

Will you think of me sometimes

When you say your prayers at night?

I will think of you all the time

‘Cause my love for you burns bright.

 

Where are you mommy?

Is daddy there with you?

Do I have any brothers or sisters?

Or is it just you two?

 

I’m with the saints and angels

In heaven up above;

With Jesus and Mother Mary

Giving me hugs and lots of love.

 

Where are you mommy?

I listen for your voice.

I used to hear it all the time

Before you said “ I have a choice”.

 

Please don’t forget me mommy

‘Cause I’ll be waiting here.

I promise to pray for you everyday

 I love you so much mommy dear.

 

• By Marianne Buzzelli (2019)