She's now in the arms of an Angel
no longer does she lie here in mine
a mere eight years old, her time was up
the hardest thing for me was letting go.
Each day I wished for another day
each minute I wanted for another
as I watched her breathe, I saw it
as she as taken away by the angels.
No fear did she show, only joy,
my heart broke in half that day
theres was no way to stop her
God knews I wasn't ready to let go!
But in the arms of the angels
I knew her trip would be sweet
as they whisked her straight up
to Heaven, Jesus she'd soon meet.
There she'll find her grandmothers
her uncle and so many more
but still in my arms I still feel her
though her body I'll no longer clutch.
She had lots of love while here with us
deserved so much more than life gave her
a simple child who cherished her family
still she fought her battle and lost.
So many children have left the same
being carried off in the arms of Angels
remember this day and hold yours close
let the Angels wait for another day!
Author notes
This contest was meant to be. My baby/neice Jessica
passed away at 8 1/2 years old from cystic fibrosis. 1 out of 4 people are carriers of this gene.
The picture so befitting shows a unicorn, her favorite animal, though magical, she collected them since she was four.
Plus the song Angel always brings her to my mind. Though it's been years since she passed, it stills feels like yesterday.
Though the angels took her I still feel her here in my arms. Thank you for this contest.
A contest entry
- Sarah McLachlan~Contest~ by Angel With No Halo.
1700 points, ended February 2, 2008, 17 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Prewrites :) Yes, as many as you like, but hell this wont be simple. by xxRainbowDawnxx.
700 points, ended November 3, 1093 entries
• next poem in this contest, • Add to finalists list, or remove from contest
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My heartfelt condolences to you and your family
Losing anyone we love is hard but I believe losing a child is just the most horrid experience ever
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your memories
May God keep you in his loving care,
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I have to comment again on this, because I just could not stop the tears while re-reading this. Your words pierced my heart and the sadness is felt immensely. Thank you for your entry
~Krys~
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I almost drowned in my own tears on this one. I have been an emotional wreck lately.. and this really hit me. I have a daughter who is 3 and a son who is 6, so I know all too well how I would feel if anything like this happens to my babies. It hurts to even think about and even that brings me to tears.
I am glad you found this contest. Angel is a beautiful song and the pic also is wonderful. I chose it because it reminded me of so many of Sarah McLachlans songs.. so full of spirit and just beautiful.
I am sorry for your loss sweety. I wish you all the best in all you do and in my contest.
~Krys~
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so touching
Yes Jessica is where I hope to be one day. At peace, free of pain and in the arms of Angels. This is touching and sweet. God bless you, Mark
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Very good flow and wonderful wording, it was so sweet I enjoyed reading it very much.
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Pain gives birth to poetry
As sorry as I am for your loss, the poem that arose out of your heart is a marvelous memorial to Jessica. It has merit as a well written poem that expresses within a flow of images. Excellent.
Tecohe
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Loving it!
I love this! It's so beautiful. The fourth verse is my favorite. Good write! I wouldn't change a thing.
-Liv
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