Before I Was Born

Before I was born you screamed for my life You protected me from the needle and the knife, You said that I was a life before my first heartbeat Even when my mother carried me on the street. But, then when I was born you wouldn't adopt me And when I was hungry you wouldn't feed me, And when I was there begging for assistance You just gave me hate and resistance. Before I was born you gave me your belief and support You screamed for my life on every corner and in every court, And while I was still in my mother's womb You swore because of love, it wouldn't become my tomb. Then when I was brought into this world to be known You washed your hands clean of me and I was all alone, You then didn't care if I were to live or die Not once did you listen to me when I did cry. Once you said that I was loved and that I was a gift from God And my life was precious and it should be awed, But, now I am confused and sad as my soul does mourn How come you only loved me, before I was born? Randy L. McClave