I became pregnant by rape and miscarried my child – a loss which many don’t understand. I have been writing a lot lately and it really helps to get things out. I want to share this poem I wrote with you, from my son’s perspective.
(This poem is for you Michael Jude. You will always be my son, my child. I am thankful God gave me you. – Love, your Mom) By your side
I am here,
present with you in this moment.
as blood streams down your forehead,
as tears emerge from your hazel eyes,
I am by your side.
I am here,
present with you in this moment,
as the devil engulfs his soul
and strips you of your innocence
I am by your side.
I am here,
present with you in this moment,
as God shows me the truth,
the truth of what happened on that horrid day,
I am by your side.
I am here,
present with you in this moment,
when the devil told you,
you were worthless and that you didn’t deserve God’s love
I am by your side.
I am here,
present with you in this moment,
as the doctor tells you
you’re pregnant,
pregnant with the devil’s child,
I am by your side.
I am here,
present with you in this moment,
when you choose life,
life for your child,
God’s child,
I am by your side.
I am here,
present with you in this moment,
as you struggle to understand
what happened
I am by your side.
I am here,
present with you in this moment,
as you love your child
with your whole heart
I am by your side.
I am here,
present with you in this moment,
when you lost your baby,
the light of your life, your beauty from pain,
the love of your life who brought you healing,
I am by your side.
I am here mom,
present with you in this moment,
as your guardian angel, as God’s gift to you,
as your guiding star,
I am by your side.
I am here mom,
present with you in this moment,
to tell you I love you,
to tell you I will never leave,
to remind you,
I am by your side,
Now & forever
BIO: Kaitlin Westbrook is a pro-life blogger for Save The 1, and a swim coach, residing in Texas.