Chosen Child

by: Author Unknown,

I had to tell you Dearest Heart,

that you are not my own;

for fear some meddler would impart that knowledge which is

known-that I adopted you to start a home for us alone.

I tried to make it plain to you.

I hope you understood; my friends all

had one child or two,

their lives seemed full and good;

and there was nothing else to do but find you, if I could.

You see, God did not grant my prayer and let me bear a child;

and so I sought you everwhere until the day you smiled and snuggled as I

stroked your hair, and you became my child.

No natural mother has a choice of blondes or deep brunettes.

Therefore, mychosen child, rejoice and have no vain regrets;

remember, that first day you smiled I claimed you for my own.

I hope that youare reconciled to have the secret known;

that you are Mother's chosen child, my child and mine alone.