The Foetus Talks Poem by Bancroft Boreland

Mommy please don’t end my life
Before it has officially started
Allow me to see your face
And experience the wonders of life
Am I not entitled to life?
Do I not deserve to pursue happiness?
You do not want me
And I understand your fears
But you can have me then give me away
I’ll be happy to be alive, if only for a day

You were given a chance at life
So please don’t take mine away
Before you make your decision
I ask you: what if our positions were reversed
What you want me to do?