MOM poem… by an aged-out foster kid, me.

i need a MOM,  i need one that’s mine,

i feel like i am getting close to life’s deadline.

i never had a MOM that wanted me,

i feel like this is my last possible plea.

DOES ANYONE HEAR ME?        DON’T YOU SEE?

i’m a lost child, who’s pain needs to be set free.

i ask and i beg, it’s not a joke,

i feel like i am about to croak.

i need a MOM, i need one so bad,

don’t laugh, don’t ridicule, this is really sad.

i need to be wanted and understood,

loved and cared about would be very good.

i need a MOM who is gentle and funny,

sweet and kind and calls me honey.

i need a MOM who can help me learn,

who will be patient and kind and show concern.

i need a MOM who won’t be greedy,

my heart is young and very needy.

i need a MOM who won’t beat me,

who won’t call me names and behave like a raging banshee.

a MOM that won’t burn me or lock me away,

i want a MOM that’s gonna stay.

i need a MOM, can anyone hear,

my heart is bleeding, do i need to be more clear?

i need a MOM, i’m not going to survive,

i’m just hanging on, barely alive.