I had an abortion a little over 3 years ago and while I was still pregnant I wrote this poem. I thought maybe some other women who have gone through an abortion would enjoy reading it so they know they are not alone in their grief.

Titled- Breathing Melancholia

Bye bye baby goodbye

The time has come and passed

With a sadness I sleep through the day

Awaking to do only what is needed

Like a shipwreck out at sea my soul drowns

Wish daddy wanted you

Wish I wanted you too

Ashamed and grieving

These feelings stay bottled up

No one to talk to

Daddy can only understand so much

Baby, you deserve a better mother You will find a better mother

Baby, you will breathe once more Baby I love you

Baby I miss you

Do you miss me too?

My second one titled - Flesh Of My Body

As you spontaneously burst in my womb

A deep emptiness fills my stomach Aching with each step I take

Little baby you are loved

Even if I do not show it

Know every tear I shed

Is for you

Not me

Every tear I shed

Is for every future memory

We will not share together

I will think of you everyday

As I sink deeper into melancholy

Thanks ladies...you are not alone in your pain

We made our choices for are own personal reasons..don't ever feel guilty or let anyone make you feel guilty...and yes it is ok for us to grieve. Don't let anyone tell you differently.