Silent tears fall
On a white sterile gown
Shadows lurking
They don’t make a sound
Mothers passing
Laughing in the hall
Beaming Dad’s
Standing proud and tall
No one notices my
Dark, lonely room
The shades pulled down
Trying to hide the gloom
Empty arms aching
I will never be the same
On this cold day in hell
When the doctors came
Such grief on their faces
I knew my baby had died
My heart shattered
As I broke down and cried
A baby boy I heard
One of the doctors say
My heart grew numb
As they turned away
Everyone is hurrying
How can this be
When this pain is
So deep inside of me
How can everything go
On just like before
When I can’t hold my baby
Or feel anymore
In anquish I scream
In despair I cry
How can life be so cruel
To let my baby die
Leaving the hospital
In a worn old wheelchair
I hang my head
As the mother’s stare
The hardest thing
That I’ve ever done
Is going out these doors
Without my son
Dear Linda, anyone who's gone through what I call 'soulbreak' through losing a child will relate to this piece. I myself have lost two children to miscarriage and my soul cries for them every second. I love this poem, and dare I say that I love your heart. ::smiles:: jh
Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on September 19, 2003
Omg Linda this is so sorrowfully moving...the whole piece had me choking back tears and then that ending just smashed open my floodgates!!!!
Excellant Work!!!!
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
You Must accept That little Chidren May Die In This World Holy Hell, But They Are SAFE In The Eye's Of (God)!!
TRASK
Reviewed by Marv Cummings (Reader)
Reviewed on September 12, 2003
Thanks for sharing this with us. I have four older kids; they didn't come easy and it still isn't easy, but I love them so much and your poem makes them even more precious to me.
Thanks Linda.
Marv
Reviewed by The Voice (Reader)
Reviewed on September 12, 2003
Linda,
This made me tear up. It hit close to home. Wonderful piece.
I remember being in thematernity ward after my miscarriage, and feeling the same pain. So unfair. You have broken my heart with this one, Linda. Brava!
Julie
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on September 12, 2003
This is really sad. My sis went through this with her first son. She re-married and had two healthy girls. If you read my last poem about children I think you'll like it.
Hugs, and this is an excellent write Linda.....
As a woman who suffered with infertility for many years before finally achieving a successful pregnancy, I can connect with the tortuous emotions of this write. So well penned!
Tami
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on September 12, 2003
Wow ... this is so emotionally stirring!
I applaud you on this outstanding piece!
~Joseph
Reviewed by Michael Morash (Reader)
Reviewed on September 12, 2003
Brilliant and a triumph. You have surpassed yourself with this one. Bravo!
I know this feeling soo well Linda...
How can this be
When this pain is
So deep inside of me
How can everything go
On just like before
When I can’t hold my baby
Or feel anymore
In anquish I scream
In despair I cry
How can life be so cruel
To let my baby die
TEARS!!!
Love Tinka
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Reviewed on September 11, 2003
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Excellant Work!!!!
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~
Best regards,
Leland
TRASK
Thanks Linda.
Marv
This made me tear up. It hit close to home. Wonderful piece.
Hugs,
The Voice
Julie
Hugs, and this is an excellent write Linda.....
*tears* such pain in this
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. :(
well written
As a woman who suffered with infertility for many years before finally achieving a successful pregnancy, I can connect with the tortuous emotions of this write. So well penned!
Tami
I applaud you on this outstanding piece!
~Joseph
How can this be
When this pain is
So deep inside of me
How can everything go
On just like before
When I can’t hold my baby
Or feel anymore
In anquish I scream
In despair I cry
How can life be so cruel
To let my baby die
TEARS!!!
Love Tinka
You captured this so well...such pain.
Life is not fair.
John