Standing front and center
a line a children go
behind them a door opens
just to let you know
mothers and fathers come walking in
carefully looking over the children
not a word is said as the endless line
of families come in
todays the day
today we get parents
a real family to love us both
just me and you
slowly all around children are takin
and turned around
the line is getting smaller
but parents still walk in
dont give up yet
the day is not over
turning and looking
the room is still crowded
laughter and tears
come from all angles
hugging and kissing
and joy of belonging
still standing in line
just you and sister
as the room emptys out
and everyone goes
looking around no one is here
but a knock on the door
fills you with fear
maybe the day is not over yet
a lady comes in smiling at you both
and then turns away
and reaches for her coat
leaving very quietly she closes the door
the room feels huge and empty and silent
holding on tightly to your sisters tiny hand
trying not to cry as she asks a simple question
"When do we get a mommy and daddy too"
