My Favorite Stranger

Published: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

My Favorite Stranger

By A | 11-03-2021

You’re a stranger,

And it’s even stranger you’re my favourite one

Because before I could spell ‘I love you’, you were already gone

And if we met now, I always wonder what you would say

You’re just a stranger

Yet I’m wired with your DNA.

 

‘Depends on the day’

That’s what they would always say with you

‘You need to stop If you want your little girl to stay with you’

But your veins were always laced with something new

Maybe now that’s why I’d rather swallow eight letters instead of choke

Because each day I’m breathing,

I’m just trying to fix what others broke

 

I bring people into chaos, just like you did with me

But in all honesty, all I want is to make you proud,

I just wish you were here to see

Because for two souls who share the same blood,

We couldn’t be further apart,

I know you couldn’t keep me in your arms,

So for now, just keep me in your heart.

 

We would like to thank A, one of our brilliant adopted young adults, for sharing with us her poignant poem and the chance to glimpse into the heart of an adoptee. If you, or someone you know, would like to share with our readers your experiences of adoption, please contact your social worker or one of our SWSOs on SWSO.adoptionsupport@adoptioneastmidlands.nottscc.gov.uk 

 

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