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When Life is Short

When life is short I question why,

Yes why, O Lord, did this one die?

Those months she nurtured in my womb,

I felt a life that soon would bloom.

Let one in heav’n who died in birth,

Now hold my babe of priceless worth,

And cradle her to mother’s breast,

To be, like me, forever blessed.

May angels sing a lullaby,

And may you never have to cry.

A million smiles to light your face,

A millions arms feel your embrace.

So Chloe Lane, please rest in peace,

Let all on earth at last release

The dreams and paths now left untrod,

And turn you loose to be with God.

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Thinks like this are so hard!

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  • Malzy
    September 16, 2008

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    Oh my
    This isnt youre usual style of poetry so sad. As I think about everything in life, I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and what doesnt kill one only makes them stronger. Though I dont know the inspiration behind this poem I can feel the deep sea of emotion raging through each line.
    Very well written Poppy.


  • Sharcu silver member
    May 30, 2008

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    Hey Paul,

    I took a year and a half away from AllPoetry. I screwed up my life and now I'm back to where I belong.

    Just wanted to stop by and read one of your poems to remind myself of what I was missing. You are just as good as you were then (better now, actually) but it doesn't seem like you are writing as much. Ah well... Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece of poetry with us

    --Tim


  • Darianna
    May 23, 2008

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    Okies I'ma bawl my eyes out now! It's so tender and loving and so gentle. It must have been hard to write! It's been hard to read. I think anything about this subject would be.

    Dari xxx


  • mitchybaby
    May 21, 2008

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    Breathtaking!!!! Absolutely breathtaking!!! You never cease to amaze me, what a beautiful and sad poem dad. You cradle everyone in your love!! This is such a sad poem, especially because lately there have been a lot of baby deaths around here, it is extremely freaky. My girl friend lost her baby as well, had to deliver to a stillborn. So tragic. Thanks for sharing dad, and you know I love you!!!!!

  • Judith Chandler
    May 20, 2008

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    This is so beautiful and moving. "May you never have to cry." That is the line I like best.

    Lovely write


  • Legend silver member
    May 20, 2008

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    This i read before checking out the contest
    A beautiful sad so moving piece, I had such sad feelings reading this that i could not read any more in this contest.
    Excellent it seems so terrible to say these words about such a sad situation


  • daviscth silver member
    May 20, 2008

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    Yes, this is for sure a hard thing to deal with. Your poem is beautiful and the background is awesome. Thank you so much for doing this for me.

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