I knew the moment I saw that test
My life was changed forever
Your hands would be so little
But still, they would cradle my whole world
A mother, my new role
My tears whelled up at the thought
I couldnt wait till the day I could
Hold you
And kiss you
Even though your father wasn't near
I knew that it would be enough
Just the two of us
And as the days came
You grew
I could almost feel your arms stretching
Pulling at my heart
But you pulled to hard young lady
And you melted away
The doctors came, dragging you away
I waited, holding my breath to hear yours
But there was silence
Not a sniffle, or cry
Not a giggle, or a sigh
Just silence
I wept at my loss
Because even though you were gone
My world was still cradled in your arms
My daughter, whom I didnt get but a glance
You wanted to be held to soon my child
And now you lay in God's embrace
I leave the hospital with empty arms
But a smile on my face
Arika, my daughter, my beautiful little girl
Even though I can't hold you tonight
You will be in my heart always
Author notes
To Arika Michelle, my little girl! It has been a year since I lost you, but I have never forgotten!!! May you rest safely in God's hands, untill I can hold you in my own!
I chose option 2, but I kind of had to put my own twist on things!! It almost killed me to write this!!
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- Empty Arms-3 options by Beyond Broken.
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oh my gosh, I'm about to cry!!! its a beautiful poem, but it's so sad!!! thanks for entering and good luck!
Alicia Lynn -
wow!
Awww, this almost made me cry! This was a phenomenal write. I barely have anything to say. I'm very sorry for your loss. I have friends who've miscarried and had stillborns.It lives with you forever. I wish you the best of luck with any pregnancies and children. Bless your heart!
"Not a sniffle, or cry
Not a giggle, or a sigh"
I just wanted to say I loved those lines. Beautifully written!
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that was a great poem. i never got to meet my cuzin becasue he died at birth. my aunt never talks about him but i know she misses himm every day. great write
Zannah
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HHHHHeeeeyyyy Girlie!!!!!! Glad to see you back.......that poem was so touching......i hope you're ok!!!
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AWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!
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wow....that is so heartbreaking, i have tears running down my face right now.....this is a winner most defenitly. Arika Michelle is such a beautiful name. May she rest in peace in God's hands. this is so touching, so beauitful. im truly speechless.....
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