We are proud to share with you a poem by one of our wonderful Bradford Fostering community.
We would like to thank all our foster carers across the Bradford district for the work they do to provide loving, safe homes for children in the local area.
You can listen to an audio version of the poem below:
As I look at the pictures
From the time we spent
I hope to understand your journey
To you, time is leant.
Only 9 short nights
You shared our home
Was long enough
To know you still felt alone.
Together, with us,
you had each other
a rarity among care experienced children
you stayed with your brother
You lit up our home
you widened our eyes
we wanted to sing with you
and you were surprised
You wanted the volume up
your smiles alight
I hoped this happiness
saw you through the night
We wanted to immerse ourselves
in your beautiful culture
adapting our lives
a temporary family, we sculptured.
Honouring difference
our old and your new
through your lens, we’ll try see
what it is that you view
Oh little ones, I’ll never know
what it is to put down roots somewhere
you’re not sure you’ll grow
But in our home
for this very short while
I hope you can be yourselves
and show your authentic smile.
For every opportunity that comes your way
I hope it’s grasped for you
and you’re supported every day
It’s time to say bye now
I’m sorry you had to ask
of course we will miss you
a feeling ever last
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