Hey, little one
you burst into this world,
with your arms a-flailing
and a cry so wonderful.
You put your hands around
my fingers, then I could see
you were the greatest gift
that I would ever receive.
You were going to be a Poet,
but you became my muse.
Little hands
rearranged my life, and
it would never be the same
Little hands
grabbed at my heart, and
helped relieve my pain
Little hands
conducted the music, and
we all danced along
Little hands
performed the magic,
as we all watched in awe
Ohhh! those little hands
Hey, pumpkin,
it’s seldom when you cry,
giving me more time to
play with your hands and
look in your eyes.
Two sets of blue eyes
staring one at the other,
I’m seeing myself in these
eyes full of wonder.
Such a valiant little guy,
was showing me the world.
Little hands
rearranged my life, and
it would never be the same
Little hands
grabbed at my heart, and
helped relieve my pain
Little hands
conducted the music, and
we all danced along
Little hands
performed the magic, and
as we all watched in awe
Ohhh! those little hands
I dropped in that night
to look on you, so peaceful
with your hands
balled-up at your chest,
but I didn’t want to wake you.
Hey, little angel, now I
wish you would awake,
and I could feel your little
hands, just one more time,
clawing at my face.
How I wish I could hold you, feel
you, kiss you, miss you once again.
Little hands
rearranged my life, and
it would never be the same
Little hands
grabbed at my heart, and
helped relieve my pain
Little hands
conducted the music, and
we all danced along
Little hands
performed the magic,
as we all watched in awe
Ohhh! my little angel,
Good night sweet prince.
Author notes
Today would have been my first son's 9th birthday. I wrote this after his death at 3 monthes old. This is in tribute to him. I love you baby.
Written September 20th, 2006
A contest entry
- Life changing (Big points!!) by A m b r e a.
850 points, ended October 19, 2008, 9 entries
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Comments
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This is beautiful! Im so sorry for your loss, this is a wonderful tribute. I love the imagery brought forth with his hands..and I love that you made it happy, even with sadness in your heart. So incredibly touching. Very well done!
Thank you for entering my contest and the best of luck! -
Oh my Good Lord....I am terribly sorry for your loss.
This piece is beautiful. A tribute to be proud of....beaming with absolute devotion...
...immortalizing a fathers love.
I was struck by how much less Sad this is than beautiful...less than Loss I see Gratefulness... gratefullness for ANY time, even as short as it was...that you were blessed with....
....and that is simply breath-taking.
This read was felt by my heart, a huge lump in my throat....this is one of those poems that will stay with me for some time.
Thank you for sharing something so beautiful, touching and personal.
Jamie
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There are no words when someone loses someone they love.
Even more so a child.
I always feel I come up short, and that most things said are trite and stupid.
Because no one can know the inner workings of the heart and mind but you.
Loss is so devastating, it takes you with it doesn't it?
I send a piece of my heart to you today..
Take Care,
Catressa
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