Comments on: Hope: A Poem about Healing from Being Unwanted

By: amy

amy — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:29:11 +0000

Just reading the title of this poem made me sad and made me not want to read further. What could be more sad than this? But, I am so glad that I did read further. The hope that I felt for the author at the end of the poem was truly inspiring. I am thankful for you, the author, and for the gift of your poetry that you shared with us.

By: Art

Art — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:24:59 +0000

There have been times in my life, especially as a child, when I thought I was unwanted. On my 16th birthday, my mother made a long forgotten comment that made me believe that even stronger. But, the truth is, even if I wasn’t the product of a planned pregnancy, I was wanted in the end. As tough as this situation was for me, I can’t imagine going through life knowing for sure that I was unwanted. I applaud Anonymous 2 for working hard and finding his or her own meaning to life. Sometimes when we learn to celebrate who we are and know that God wants us, we can overcome knowing that our parents didn’t necessarily plan for us to be here. God did make you, and God does not make mistakes.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:22:24 +0000

An unwanted child is indeed a heart breaking situation. But, when spirits like Anonymous 2 find their way despite their wrenching situations, it gives all of us hope. I am so glad that Anonymous 2 has found that there is hope. There are people in the world who are glad you are here and definitely want you in this world-people like me!

By: Lyle

Lyle — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:20:56 +0000

I’m always amazed at the power of poetry. Those who write well, as this author does, can say such amazing things in precious few words. My favorite part of this poem was the imagery created of God washing the fetus in the river. This section was so powerful that I even felt clean myself. Bravo on a job well done!