When I found out
I already knew
On the way there
I already knew
I woke up and something
Didn’t feel right
It felt like a part of me
Died I felt disconnected
From the world
I lost what was needed the most.
Two years before
I guess I already knew
And still nine years later
The pain is too much to bear
But day by day
It gets easier to cope
Living in memories is
A slow death
So as I live day by day
No longer regretting
The missed opportunities
But cherishing the short time together.
Understanding that you need to go
And now knowing I’ll see you again
Hoping it wasn’t painful
Wishing I’d got to say bye
Now knowing that it was better that I didn’t
Get to
Pain no longer holding me
I release your face
And really start to heal.
I love you!
-Cristen
AMP is a youth-driven, statewide group that seeks to unleash the full potential for personal growth among foster and adoptive children in Iowa. AMP offers leadership opportunities, service learning projects, speaking opportunities, and educational/vocational assistance. AMP also provides the life skills youth need to become self-sufficient, independent adults.
| Ames | Eldora State Training School |
| Burlington | Fort Dodge |
| Cedar Rapids | Marshalltown |
| Council Bluffs | Mason City |
| Davenport | Ottumwa |
| Des Moines/Mobile | Sioux City |
| Dubuque | Waterloo |
