Stillbirth Support Group
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I lost my baby 8 years ago and I'm sorry you all have had to go through this. I wanted to share a poem that helped me through the pain.
Oh Mother, my mother
I touch your tears
invisible fingers
soothing your skin
I know you think of me so often
in the day, in the night,
in your dreams
going into an empty nursery
knowing I'll never be there
but I am...in your heart
in your soul. I shall always be
for you gave so unselfishly
of yourself.
Inside of you, you created
such a world for me
a world of laughter, of love
of sadness, of sorrow
every emotion people come to know
you shared with me.
And even though I may never
feel your arms around me
I felt your heart beating,
like a lullaby, singing me to sleep
and your spirit giving me a safe haven
already protecting me
nurturing me
preparing me of things to come.
But sometimes the journey of life pulls souls apart
and yes, I had to go on
to another place.
I wish I could stay
I wish this was a decision
I could make
and I know you do too.
Know this wherever you are;
I will always remember
that yours was the first love
the first joy, the first soul
I will ever know
you gave me the courage to
go on in my journey
I hope I can do the same
for you
Your heart beat will always
call me to you.
I still think of my son often even after 8 years. I am praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Oh Mother, my mother
I touch your tears
invisible fingers
soothing your skin
I know you think of me so often
in the day, in the night,
in your dreams
going into an empty nursery
knowing I'll never be there
but I am...in your heart
in your soul. I shall always be
for you gave so unselfishly
of yourself.
Inside of you, you created
such a world for me
a world of laughter, of love
of sadness, of sorrow
every emotion people come to know
you shared with me.
And even though I may never
feel your arms around me
I felt your heart beating,
like a lullaby, singing me to sleep
and your spirit giving me a safe haven
already protecting me
nurturing me
preparing me of things to come.
But sometimes the journey of life pulls souls apart
and yes, I had to go on
to another place.
I wish I could stay
I wish this was a decision
I could make
and I know you do too.
Know this wherever you are;
I will always remember
that yours was the first love
the first joy, the first soul
I will ever know
you gave me the courage to
go on in my journey
I hope I can do the same
for you
Your heart beat will always
call me to you.
I still think of my son often even after 8 years. I am praying for all of you during this difficult time.
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Thank you. That's beautiful. I am so sorry and happy to think you still think of your son after 8 years. I hope that I continue to think about my Carly as much as I do now, but without so much sadness and anger. If you have time and don't mind, will you please share your current emotions with us (8 years later). Thank you again for the poem, hugs, Stacy
deleted_user
Thank you for sharing, this is nicely written. Brought tears to my eyes...
rememberingemily
I love this. My SIL read it at Emily's service, and she just had it framed for me for mother's day. :-)
deleted_user
I love this poem. It came with the pictures that were mailed to me from the hospital. My husband received one similar called Oh father, My Father. They are both so touching.
deleted_user
this is beautiful, it's the first time I've seen it - thank you for sharing.
angel42
This poem was read at my sons memorial by my girlfriend. Every now and then when I'm feeling down, I like to get my box down and look through it. His 9th birthday would be coming up in June and I've been feeling down. Wish I could reach out and give you all hugs.
angel42
I meant to say he would be turning 8 in June
deleted_user
Absolutely beautiful, its the first time I've read it.
deleted_user
I so needed this, thank you so much for sharing, I am sorry that you do not have your son here, but I can relate. I know that no matter whether my son will be gone for 1 year (6/29/10) or forty years, he will never be forgotten and I am so glad that we did share a heartbeat and love. Thank you
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