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Sweet Babe of Mine
by SHERRY G HEIM → (All Poetry by SHERRY G HEIM)
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My friend Howard and his family sit by the bedside of his daughter, who is in the final stages of ovarian cancer, waiting for the angels to come for her. Praying for her suffering to end, yet not wanting her to go. Through my tears, I wrote this for him. Namaste.


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Sweet Babe of Mine

 

Dream sweetly child

Of happy days

When life was bright

From youthful gaze

When laughter filled

Your lovely face

And your arms reached up

For my warm embrace

 

Through years of trials

And motherhood

Your life, though brief

Has brought much good

You touched my heart

And eased my strife

While you brought such joy

Into my life 

 

As a tiny babe

Held in my arms

You unlocked my heart

With your loving charms

My life was changed

When you were born

And I have loved you so

Even through my scorn

 

Though I must say to you

Goodnight

I pray my love

Will hold you tight

As you sail away

To the next plateau

Know I truly hate

That you must go 

 

May roses and blessings

Mark your way

As you leave this place

And drift away

Please keep me close

Stay by my side

And with gentle whispers

Be my guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sherry Gail Heim

April 11, 2009

Copyright © Sherry Gail Heim 2009

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Sweet Babe of Mine"
Reviewed by baz busbe
Reviewed on July 28, 2011
Wow, an amazing poem, so touching and I am sure meant so much to your friends in a time of great sorrow and pain. God bless. Baz

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on September 22, 2009
A moving and touching piece you have written.take care

EDWIN

Reviewed on July 12, 2009
Lovely tribute.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on July 8, 2009
So sweet and loving. Hard not to cry. God bless you both. Forever, and Then, Phyllis

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on June 29, 2009
Very powerful poem, and a beautiful tribute to your friend. Wonderful lyrical flow to this Sherry. Enjoyed it very much.

Anna

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on June 29, 2009
Sherry, such a beautiful softly written poem to help lift some of the burden that those parents are feeling...Love and light to your friend's daughter and family. It is a very sad time for them, but the suffering is ending and she will be with her higher power and become part of a universal light that will shine and protect her loved ones.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed on June 7, 2009
Sad times, but a wonderful poem you have written here
My heart goes out to the family, it's hardest for the ones left behind

Ray { Not a Poet }

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on April 22, 2009
This is a very sad poem written because of sad times. The way this is written shows the love of a parent for her child even though the child will not be with them much longer. But the Angels of heaven have been sent, and she will be one of them soon.

This has very vivid images, and it speaks from the heart of a passionate love from a parent to the child. I also agree withe verything everybody has said before me.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love and who love you, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie

Reviewed by L. Figgins
Reviewed on April 15, 2009
Tears. So hard for a child to go before a parent. Not right. Not natural. Lost my sister in '98 to Leukemia. My mother has never stopped grieving. Part of her died with Cheri. With your permission, will print this out and place it at my sister's grave. This is so beautiful, Sherry! This should be published. What a precious gift for your friends. May God comfort them in their sorrow...Lin

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
Sherry,Through tears I commend you for this most exquisite prayer/poem for your friends daughter. I agree with Jude,having lost a child it is tragic...May God be with all concerned in this situation.

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
losing a child is one of the most tragic situations that can occur to a mother & father ... your poem is a inspired consolation and poetic prayer ... beautiful, Sherry ...

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
such pain but such love-a beautiful, beautiful write

Reviewed on April 12, 2009
Sherry,

I can't imagine - this comes as close as I want to find out - heartbreakingly penned, with love and compassion - well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
No matter how I try, I am completely unable to imagine the depths of sorrow that can be endured by a parent watching a child fade away. Such pain is unfathomable and yet you have written about it bravely, head-on and with such understanding and compassion, Sherry. I am sure your words carry a spiritual weight that will strengthen, comfort and succour those who grieve and mourn this darling baby's loss - you included. Bless you and thank you for sharing this intense moment with us. My prayers are with you. xxx

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
You have written a lovely farewell to an angel who came into your life and we are blessed that you have shared the experience with us, your readers, Sherry. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
To pray for a soul who suffers within this world is to show compassion...even more so when we pray for their deliverance unto the hands of Angels guiding them to the Light...

Art Sun...

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
So touching, Sherry.

Ron

Reviewed by Emile Tubiana
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
Dear Sherry, the painting is angelic and the write is devine. It makes me happy and sad at the same time. Your poem is a prayer in itself. May it be answered with eternal love. God Bless you and your friends. Love, Emile

Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on April 12, 2009
How incredibly sad, and beautifully expressed. I pray that it brings comfort to your friend's family at a time that must be inexpressibly hard. Blessings, Michelle


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