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Tummy Mommy and Heart Mommy by Patricia Joan Polhans I have a tummy mommy That gave me birth and life. But knew not how to care for me Though I don't mean to criticize. She couldn't provide the comforts That a little girl would need; Pretty clothes, nice new dolls, Not even nutritious food for me. Oft' times I was hungry. Sometimes I'd even cry. I needed a 'heart' mommy. So much that I could die. I dreamed of my 'heart' mommy Who'd cuddle me on her lap, Someone who'd really love me And hold me when I'd nap. Tummy mommy had tried But she could never fill The shoes of my heart mommy And I know she never will. Now, I have a heart mommy Given after I 'as taken away From my tummy mommy, Unfit is what they say. God knew just what I needed Even though I never asked. He gave me my heart mommy, A mommy to love at last! Let me now distinguish Between my two mommies. One came to give me birth After I lived in her tummy. However, now I'll tell you About my new heart mommy I call her that because She's become my love bunny. Now I guess that you can see How they both got their names Mother's, tummy and heart I'm a part of each today. Written on behalf of my 11 year old step-daughter. |
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