by Kaistin Oliver

When I look in the mirror, I wonder
What’s yours?
These eyes, this nose, my mouth,
But these features don’t matter.

These eyes see in color,
Not a drug-filled haze.
My nose smells flowers,
Instead of sniffing cocaine.

These lips say I love you,
Not just words.
To those I treasure, they know
Not just my features but my actions that show.

Twice the person you were,
Loved beyond all measure.
I let love in;
He took me as His daughter.

Adopted, I have a dad
Who raised me,
Took me as His own,
And never looked back.

Not only this,
But I have a Father,
One who called me by name,
Showed me love, a new life offered.

Adopted by heaven and earth,
I have made a decision:
Wherever you are or whoever you might be,
In my heart, you are forgiven.

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Kaistin Oliver is a third-year undergraduate student studying English with an emphasis in prof/technical writing in Utah. While her study may be more technical she has a strong love for creative writing mostly in the poetry form and an even stronger love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.