Alone And Pregnant

I walk the darkened streets at night;
I feel so all alone.
Occasionally people pass by me;
Perhaps they are going home?

I had a home not long ago;
With parents running about.
But then I disgraced the family;
And those parents forced me out.

What should I do about this life;
The one inside of me.
I wish that I would get some sign;
Something to help me see.

Do I go to one of the clinics near by;
And let a scalpel remove this life?
Then I'd be accepted at home;
And it would end my strife.

I just can't bring myself to do it;
This thing in me is alive.
I want to bring it into this world;
Let it grow and let it thrive.

I am young and I am strong;
And I have a mind of my own.
Somehow I will do this by myself;
I don't need their fancy home.

I cannot justify taking a life;
It's just not in me to kill.
I will not let them force me into it;
I have my own free will.

I'll walk the streets if I have to;
Doing whatever I can.
Murder just isn't a part of me;
It's against the laws of man.

I've always believed that God was near;
And watched over me everyday.
So I know He won't desert me know;
He'll take care of us in His own way.

I'm asking you Lord, watch over us;
Please watch us from above.
Let me have this little child;
I'll give it my unconditional love.

© Betty Hawkins
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