Letting Them Go Poem by Bgb radley

A grandmas patience for three long years
No help from love ones brought many fears
Kids happiness and well being all mine
Unconditional love, caring and time

Hugs fun play and loving eachother
Working hard as father and mother
So many families in this sad trend
Addiction neglect...the child can't fend

Made impossible decision to adopt
My age mental illness...I had to stop
Heartbreak and tears through the long process
Patience with workers, under such stress

Took four long months to live with myself
Guilt rage hatred...counseling to help
Found a perfect family for the kids
A great mother and dad, plus two new sibs

The transition was excruciating
Watching my angels change, while relating
After a short time they made the move
Patience with grieving, never knowing what mood

The children are with the new family now
It's been five months, I've survived it somehow
Skype drawings video...pictures galore
My daily waiting, they're not mine anymore