We lay in this womb
so small and warm
Growing m ore and more
as the days come
Mommy carries us with her
and protects us from harm
Knowing, that soon we will be laying in her arm
Daddy.. I can hear you talking out there
Don't lay your head on mommy's tummy
cuz' there is no room in here
Please move over sweet brother
and give me some space
cuz' whatever I'm lying on..
I know it shows on mom's face
I love you Mommy, and Daddy too
But I can only say this with a kick or two
There is one thing I really need you to know...
I don't feel so good, and my heartbeat is slow
My spirit is lifting, and it's time to go
I give what life I have left, to my twin brother
... Just so you know
I have given a piece of myself to everyone of you
This isn't a punishment.. It's my gift to you
Tiny fingers and little toes
Oh look, I have Daddy's nose
My face is thin, and my skin is fair
My mommy says, "I have her hair"
As I lay here with Mommy and Daddy looking at me
I wonder...
Do they see themselves in me
Gifts are given all the time
Do you know your gifts
Because I sure know mine
Some so small and simple to
But those biggest Gifts
are those parts of you

-Tina Goode
11/08/2002'