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Never Forget

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Little hands, little toes
Little eyes, and little nose

Perfection in all you were to be
The angel you were to me

You never did see the light of day
Never learned how to play

Skinned knees
Allergic to bees

We will never know if you would have been
Will never guess what gave you your first grin

The laughter you could have shared
The pain you might have had to bear

The shine in your eyes, what color?
When would you have called me mother?

Chances to dive in the water and learn to swim
Or get in a fight and get kicked out of gym.

Nothing like that would come your way
Not matter how hard I could have prayed

Forever I could have held you to my heart
Not let go, never have to part

Things happen, of this I know
Still, the pain refuses to go

Tomorrow you would have been four years old
And tonight, I wish for a heart that’s cold

Numb me to the memories I cannot have
Apply to my broken heart, a healing salve.

Never forget the you that I can’t see
Never forget all you meant to me.
03/15/09 Edit: I am so touched by all the favs and the DLD this was given. I hope it will continue to touch those who read it.


I know I have written a few poems before on this subject. But this one is specifically in honor of what would have been my Micah's 4th year. It is hitting me pretty hard this year. So please pardon the somberness of this work.

Understanding the pain and guilt a parent can feel over a miscarriage is very hard. Sadly, in most cases, the reasons why it happens are not discovered, as such was my case. The questions that are left can bring much pain and doubt. The 'what ifs' are insurmountable. It can be almost crushing. And even with the passage of time, scars that deep are still there. You feel anger, sadness, wonder, and regret.

If you know of someone who has had this happen, please reach out to them. A listening ear, even a silent one, can sometimes be one of the best things for them. You don't have to understand, just be there.

~Deviant-Publishing has my permission to use in their gallery, and to publish it.
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