Wanted Child

There was a time
When I was blind
All was dark and warm
Faint beating sounds
Blurred musical notes
I was safe from harm

That beat, those notes
Are part of me
Or I'm a part of them
Cradled softly, gently there
Our beats keep time the same

Then, squeezing, tightening
Pushing me out
I am being born
I heard the laugh
The musical beats
Then I'm taken from her arms

So cold, so bright
So scratchy and loud
I don't know where I am
I ache and hurt
No loving warmth
Only quickly touched by "them"

Forever later
So scared and alone
I'm held a longer time
Hearing different beats
We slowly match
Our heartbeats quickly align

Our eyes meet
Soft brown, baby blue
Both thinking "you are mine"
Hearts attach
Strangers no mor
Mother and child for the rest of time

Forever lost
To one who loved
Who kept me safe and warm
Given freely
To one who loves
Who protects me from all harm