Posted by Tanya L. Jett on May 16, 2001 at 18:23:42:
Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother
Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun
The first one gave you life, the second one taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name.
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim
One gave you emotions the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried your tears
One sought for you a home that she could not provide
The other prayed for a child, and her hope was not denied
And now you ask me through your tears the age old question
Unanswered through the years
Heredity or environment--which are you a product of?
Neither my darling, just two different kinds of love...
(Author Unknown)