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#76 For anyone that's ever lost a child.

I’ve connected with so many of you since Chloe died. You’ve cried with me, prayed with me and sent me cyber hugs.

I’m really worried and uncertain of what I can do when those special times come around,like her birthday and Christmas.

That’s what this contest is for. What do you do to remember your child? Do you put something special on their grave, in their memory garden, or buy something to set in your home? Maybe write a special poem? Please share with me.

This does not have to be in poem form. Unless you want to.


Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on May 29, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 16 people
  • Final notes:
    You all have really given your best with these heart felt pieces. Each one has touched me in a special way. That’s why everyone will get at least an HM. As with my other contests these are in no special order.
    God bless each of you. Thank you all for doing this.

Contest Winners

  1. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4276379, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  2. Remembering
    It's your birthday, shortly after New Year's. We tromp and shove away the snow from the ground to find your little heart-shaped marker.
    by Mirthryl 11 lines, 4 comments, on May 19 12:54 PM 2008
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Christmas Remembered
    Hi Cathy, My poetic muse is still in hiding, but there is something I do each year at Christmas I wanted to share with you.
    by trista 18 lines, 5 comments, on May 15 5:52 PM 2008. In Personal, prose, Love, Hope, Other
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Loving memories
    The pains that you all feel must be hard to bare
    by maralisa 11 lines, 4 comments, on May 15 8:37 AM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. we will remember you Brittney Randazzo
    Here one moment, Happy as can be.
    by XBrittniX 12 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 26 12:40 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. Angel
    YOU CAME INTO OUR LIVES
    SPARKLE IN YOUR EYE
    by LilTee918 42 lines, 4 comments, on Apr 16 10:53 AM 2008. In Family, Sad, Death
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  7. To A Parent On The Loss Of A Child
    Keep the good thoughts out to dwell on,
    And resolve all of the bad ones gone.
    by ecrivain01 25 lines, 18 comments, on Aug 23 10:22 PM 2005. In Sad, Personal, Society
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  8. a Mother to Her Dead Child
    by Vera Rich 66 lines, 20 comments, on Aug 3 11:35 AM 2007
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  9. It takes 26 days to get to heaven
    In honor of my son who died at 26 days old
    by workingharleylady 43 lines, 28 comments, on Feb 12 11:50 PM 2007. In Childrens, Love, Pain, Sad
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  10. The cradle swung empty.
    It was cold
    that January morning in 1984
    by Lady Ireland 20 lines, 20 comments, on Oct 9 5:20 PM 2007. In Life, Love, Pain, Personal, Sad
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  11. Daddy's Love
    How do I say goodbye, when I didn’t say hello??
    I love you so much, how do I let you go??
    by Zenda-Lokki 15 lines, 14 comments, on Feb 15 9:07 AM 2008. In Personal, Thoughts, Life, Sad, Pain, Other, Death, Sadness, Loss
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  12. The Highest Vibration violet
    Each color has it's own vibration that attract us according to need. Each vibration can heal, communicate love, and brings peace within ou
    by skye01 13 lines, 3 comments, on May 10 1:38 AM 2008. In Spiritual, Hope, Contemporary, Personal
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  13. As Time Passes
    As the years drift on by It’s a continual heartfelt sigh
    by slipperssun 29 lines, 4 comments, on May 27 4:16 AM 2008. In Personal, Sad, Thoughts, Life
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  14. Son
    In loving memory of our Son..
    by Honeydew 45 lines, 274 comments, on Mar 15 11:13 PM 2004. In Personal, Love, Childrens
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  15. Error: Unable to find finalist item 4132059, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  16. My baby boy
    Gold, Bronze, Honorablex2 winner
    by Meroza 28 lines, 25 comments, on Apr 3 5:40 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  17. Goodbye little one
    Goodbye my dear baby
    My star, you shine tonight
    by Crying Angel Eyes 15 lines, 2 comments, on May 28 6:54 PM 2008. In PAIN
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • Tarja
    May 15, 2008
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    I want you to know that I am very sorry if I have not been around so much for you to talk to or if I'm not one of these people you are referring to ... I want you to know that I am always here for you though, Cathy. I know you will get through those times, you are so strong.


    • daviscth silver member
      May 15, 2008
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      you've been here for me plenty darling. More than you realize maybe...


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    May 15, 2008
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    I cannot do this one Cathy, for very personal reasons. I am sorry.


  • RedAquarius
    May 15, 2008
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    My heart goes out to you - I think when the time comes, your own heart will advise you what to do.


    • daviscth silver member
      May 15, 2008
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      Thank you, that's what I'm hoping. Her first birthday isn't until next Feb. I don't know why I'm so obsessed with this now...


  • LilTee918
    May 15, 2008
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    I just had to say that I am very sorry for your loss. The poem I entered was for my cousin who lost her beautiful daughter at 2 and for my brother who lost his newborn. We celebrate my nephews birthday every year it just past last month and its hard even for me. I wish you all the best and sending you lots of prayers


    • daviscth silver member
      May 15, 2008
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      Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you entered. All prayers are appreciated.


      • LilTee918
        May 15, 2008
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        hi

        I am glad you liked the poem. Last year I was fortunate enough to meet a young lady in Reno where I was at for a poetry convention and I read this poem her mom came to me at the end and asked me if she could have a copy cause her daughter had lost her baby. So it makes me feel good to know I can make someone else feel good. I dedicate this one to her Amanda you Cathy my bro and my cousin.


  • workingharleylady
    May 18, 2008
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    i want to join in your healing process

    I'm incredibly sorry for the loss of your precious chloe. As long as your friends & family don't abandon you in your darkest hours to come, trust me when i say the light will shine through for you when you are ready. I've included my poem here that i've honored my angel son with who died at 26 days. But i'd love for you to read the poem i wrote in honor of the virginia tech tragedy titled ' Tears must fall- in honor of the virginia tragedy'. You may feel better... i hope. Blessings to you and yours. warmly, chrissy

  • Honeydew
    May 28, 2008
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    entry to your contest

    i have entered a poem to your contest about the events that unfolded the day i lost my son...its a true situation..back in the day was so differrent then today...my condolences on the loss of your girl...my heart goes out to you...just know in time your heart will feel less pain ...yet never ever forgetting any memories of her...god bless!!!!


  • slipperssun gold member
    May 31, 2008
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    Thank you for the honourable mention in your contest and congrats to all.... a very thought provoking contest
    cheers
    Jen

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