The Love I Never Had: The Story of an Adoptee's Life Through Poetry

When children are placed for adoption, their whole world is turned upside down. Whatever identity they had with mom and dad is snatched away. Some arrangements turn out great, but it's sad to say some kids are never placed in a good home. I was one of the fortunate ones. I had great adopted parents. Years after the passing of my adopted parents, I decided to pursue my birth identity. Through the courts, I was notified that my birth mother passed away; my father was not mentioned. I found out that I have two brothers. I am the oldest. My mother gave me and my youngest brother up for adoption. An adopted child has so many emotional issues. We feel anger, grief, pain, joy, happiness, and love. The emotions I thought were laid to rest with the passing of my parents have re-emerged with the knowledge of my birth family. My life expressed in poetry, is how I have been able to deal with so many unanswered questions.