For Every Single Heart

For every single heart that yearns
to know a love so pure,
may you find the strength in your soul
to press onward and endure.

For every single heart that lies awake,
each beat filled with emotion,
rocking dreams with empty arms
to be filled near or across the ocean.

For every single heart that dares to hope,
knowing that they are on their own,
the desire for parenthood firmly planted
to love the child who is all alone.

For every single heart that races in fear
wondering what they are in for,
the unknown, the doubts,
the question of what's in store.

For every single heart taking that first step
toward making their dreams come true,
the whole process is worthwhile
when the reality is you.

For every single heart that takes a chance
to find the child their dreams have sought,
to finally breathe again,
when that first glimpse of you is caught.

For every single heart that travels,
across town or over seas,
to finally hold you close,
sitting, having gone weak in the knees.

For every single heart that heals
as we begin our family,
never more to be alone,
now everything is "we".

For every single heart that adopts
in answer to your longing's call,
may the Lord above bless you,
parent, child, and all.

© Ginger King