That will continue to grow, With love for you, And the world I have yet to know. This body of mine- Yes- it is my own. Uniquely made, By God, I was sewn Into my mother's womb So, let it be known: I was made In the Image of God, The only One Who sits on the throne. With Him reside the Angels, Saints, and souls, Who lost their lives, As they were torn, Part from whole. Let us not forget, The parents filled with regret, And their need to be consoled. No rally, protest, or political poll Can prepare a mother or a father, For the toll, That abortion takes, On their immortal soul. To those who know Of the lies that spread: Share the truth with them instead. No woman needs abortion, To be a woman of ambition. It is through this detestable invention, That misogyny continues to be written, In our laws and in the hearts, And in the minds Of young gentlemen. There is a popular pro-choice claim: “Old white men are those to blame.” With tongue in cheek I say this is true, For the justices in favor, Of a woman’s “right to choose.” Nine justices On the bench. Nine white justices Were appointed, So they went. To fulfill their duty, Regardless of by whom they were sent. Nine white male justices And just two of them would dissent. From this decision came, Legalization Of an incorporation That inflicts pain. I prefer to use their name, Because Planned Parenthood, Is seemingly unashamed. Spreading lies for personal gain. Exploiting women to boost their fame. Stand up! Be not afraid! Our bodies are not Planned Parenthood’s domain. They prey on the marginalized, Marketing specifically in their location, Establishing their disservice With countless health violations. Did someone forget to mention? Racism is their foundation- Abortion’s minority is Caucasian. 48 years pass. Generations are heartbroken Alas, hearts burst into shards Like a pile of shattered glass, Because the deafening silence, Of aborted children en masse, Thunders in the hearts Made of glass. This poem was inspired by Erica's great-grandmother, who founded the Right to Life Center in Huntington, Indiana. Erica Hunkler (Guest Writer)Erica Hunkler, currently a senior at Guerin Catholic High School, is the social media manager for GCHS Students for Life. For more information about Guerin's SFLA club, visit @gchs_studentsforlife_2021 on Instagram.
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