I never got to feel your heart beat,

but I have to believe that you felt mine.

I never got to hear your laugh,

but I hope the sound of my voice comforted you.

Your body never got the chance to grow,

But I have no doubts that your soul did.

Air never filled your lungs,

Because of that sometimes I can't breathe.

You never called me mommy,

But that doesn't mean I'm not your mother.