A poem inspired by our patients and written by Annie Solem.
To My Child Who Almost Wasn't:
The reality of your precious life stole my breath and heart with one
glance at that black and white screen.
Your tiny frame suddenly held so much weight.
An unexpected epiphany, like the sun breaking through dense clouds.
Until then, I couldn’t let myself love you.
I thought my only choice was to let you go before fully grasping the
truth of what I was holding.
The crashing waves of worry and shame drowned out the tiny voice
deep within. But when I saw you, it all became so quiet - so clear.
That day, you became real to me, and I knew I had to protect you.
That day, a “problem” became a blessing; my fear became my joy.
That day, your little heart - pitter pattering away - captured my heart.
You’ve been opening my eyes since that first day I saw you.
I doubted my strength until I carried you.
I have seen my own value in the reflection of your eyes.
You have filled deep caverns of my heart I never knew existed.
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