To celebrate National Adoption Week Stella Dunstan, one of our readers, has asked that we publish a poem she has written. Stella is an adopted child of 37 years.

To me this life is very precious
How different things would be
For I was specially chosen
My parents wanted me

Into this world I was born
Tiny and all alone
My parents supporting me all the way
I've developed and I've grown

For I am very special
I didn't just arrive
I gave two ordinary people
A genuine reason to strive

If you too are adopted
Remember the happiness you give
To the family where you now belong
Their life's complete to live

Stella Dunstan