This week’s blog is from an article from Intercessors for America (IFA), written by contributing writer Angela Rodriguez and published by IFA on May 23, 2026.
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“A life is a life, no matter how small.” This is the first line from a powerful poem that was written by a 7th-grade girl who wanted her classmates to know that the life of an unborn baby is precious.
Unfortunately, the courageous young lady was denied the privilege of presenting her poem because her teacher deemed it “too political.” Though other students in the class were given free rein to make “Jesus jokes,” debate immigration policies, “bash the Second Amendment,” and discuss LGBT topics, the idea of saving an innocent baby’s life was outright banned. The teacher’s excuse for shunning the pro-life piece was that it was an “unsafe” subject for 7th graders. The true definition of unsafe, however, was clearly shown in the 13-year-old’s poem, which declared that millions of babies have been murdered in the womb.
In a world where life is revered and cherished, this poem would’ve been celebrated, embraced, and shared. But we are living in times where many spread the lie that the unborn are a burden, a clump of cells, and even inhumane.
Psalm 139:13-14 declares, For you formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Unfortunately, those who refuse to acknowledge God’s sovereignty over creation do not stand up to protect the unborn. Instead of seeing these babies as miracles fashioned by the Lord’s hands, they cast them off as insignificant. The concept of a baby having the right to life is “political” and “offensive,” rather than truthful and honorable.
In an exclusive interview, the young girl (who, for privacy reasons, hadn’t shared her name at the time this article was written) specified that students in her class were asked to write a *slam poem “about a conflict in the world” that they were passionate about. She chose life. Her writing submission included Bible verses and sobering abortion statistics.
“A Life is a Life, No Matter How Small”
Seventy three million people have been killed in one year and will be killed again this year, if not more – when they are completely innocent humans.
They never got to see the light of day before they are cast away. They did nothing wrong except exist and were dismissed. People say women and healthcare but never think how unfair-they kill a baby for simply being there!
The word of God says, “You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” How come we never listen to this and instead try to send them to a tomb?
I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. His works are wonderful. A person is a person no matter how small.
A life is a life – no matter how small.
We often forget this important detail. This detail could save a life. Sixty percent of babies who weren’t intended have died because of this.
Why do people kill theses innocent babies with the pill? Why do people say babies in the womb are a mistake-a thing that needs to be gotten rid of? Why? Why? Why?
When you ask someone, “Is murder bad?” they say, “Yes, of course.” But how come when you say, “murdering innocent babies is bad,” they shame you?
They say women’s rights and healthcare. That it’s just a clump of cells. But no one dwells on the fact that the baby still has a heartbeat at six weeks. Boom boom, boom boom.
Nothing compares to the love a mother has for her baby. So just maybe if we let them have a chance to live, that love will grow.
Destruction, dismay, dread. When will people comprehend that this needs to come to an end?
Life is a life – no matter how small.
The young girl’s story and poem are now reaching people far and wide. Though she was banned from reading it to her classmates, it has now been viewed by 2.2 million people, and its popularity is growing. That’s a lot more than 30 students in her class!
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A *slam poem is defined as “a form of performance poetry designed to be performed live, often in a competitive setting, combining expressive writing, theatrical delivery, and audience interaction.”
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Man could not have planned this, but God thinks big! His purpose and His plan are far above man’s imagination or comprehension! I am reminded of the millions of people all over the world who heard the gospel within five hours after Charlie Kirk was assassinated. God may work in mysterious ways and we don’t always understand, but He thinks outside our box because God has a plan.