She had to leave
Oh the tears
Her heart was breaking
and so was his
He begged her to stay
but there was a higher call
And since he's the boss
that ends it all
Just one more embrace
one more little kiss
Mommy don't go your presence
I will miss
She reassured him that he'd be okay
though it wasn't enough
what more could she say
This is a part of life
the episode every parent dreads
her heart is pierced
completely ripped to shreds
but baby will be fine
this she reminds herself as she drifts away
She releases his little hand
and silently begins to pray
She knew it would happen
She prepared him for this day
However, saying good-bye to mommy
seemed so far away
Another heartbreaking exit
Another painful story one must share
She articulates to coworkers
tales of taking baby to daycare
Author notes
something we all experience oh so painful
Written July 14th, 2006
A contest entry
- Invitation Only by elemental angel.
300 points, ended August 4, 2006, 4 entries
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Hi, a very sad and touching write, it is at moments like this ones faith can waiver and we ask why, why take a mum away from her child or a baby away from its mother, good write, all the best, hugs Di
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Absolutely heart clutching. This made me wipe away the tears. This has never happened to anyone I know but I can't begin to understand the heartbreak that the mother or father must feel from this kind of loss. This must have been very emotional to write and I praise you for this poem. Very emotional and touching. xx
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That was great. Oh that feeling of the day you have to separate from your child for a first time. Poignant read. Robinrae.
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thank you
Awww! This is so sad!! I didn't sense it being daycare at the end. The flow is great, nice word choice. Excellent imagery. Thank you for entering my contest. Best of lucky to you! -
I guess every mother feels sad when she has to leave her child to the daycare. It's a very emotional thing which is natural because every mother fears whether her child will be okay or not and the questions goes on in her mind.
Good poem, very refreshing.
Take care,
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I think this absolutely wonderful. You capture the raw human emotions of leaving your child so beautifully. You really allow your reader to feel that pain and sense of loss. I want to congradulate you as it seems your block is cleared and I would say this is an excellent start. Well done and keep up the great work.
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great poem
Oh how sweet and loving is this poem.
I myself have never gone through this but I have watched people I know, and it is painful for them
I think you wrote it wonderfully, I really did feel the emotions with this write
Excellent work
Keep it up always
Best of luck in the contest
Stay safe
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