First Moments

My first image when I opened my eyes,

Was of faces peering down at me

Noises were coming out of their mouths

And their hands were reaching down for me

My first thoughts were – did I have any?

As a baby it is hard to express feelings,

All you are able to do is cry or sleep

So I expressed my thoughts by smiling and gurgling

It must have been the right thing,

As everyone was smiling back at me

Then she left my side and left the house

I screamed and cried

Someone picked me up, I settled

This lady hugged me and kissed me

It was a very warm and loving hug

I felt safe and I felt secure

Had been born and sent to a house

I spent six months being prodded

I have been looked at by many people

But now I had arrived at a place where I wanted to be

At home with those who wanted to love me

Joanne Kennedy

September 2003 Ó