If Only a Mother’s Love Could Have Saved You: A Poem about Losing a Child to Suicide

If Only a Mother’s Love Could Have Saved You: A Poem About Losing a Child to Suicide

ABOUT THIS POEM: If Only a Mother’s Love Could Have Saved You: A Poem About Losing a Child to Suicide is an emotionally stirring poem about losing a child to suicide, accompanied by poignant images. The poem conveys a profound sense of loss and longing, offering solace and understanding to those who have experienced a similar tragedy.

The inclusion of links to related content and the author’s book enhances the reader’s engagement. The imagery adds depth to the emotional impact of the poem. The post effectively captures the essence of the author’s work and provides a poignant insight into the themes of grief, love, and resilience.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: I write poems for grief, hope, and healing after losing a child to suicide. I lost my only child, my 20-year-old son Dylan, to suicide June 25, 2012. My world has not been the same. If you’ve lost a child to suicide, you probably already know: Losing your child to suicide changes everything.

ABOUT THIS BLOG: I started this blog, My Forever Son: Chronicling Grief, Hope, and Healing After Losing My Son to Suicide, in 2015. I have included personal narratives, informative articles, current research, helpful resources, and songs and poems that I write. The index provides a good place to start, and I invite you to browse the archives and topics.

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If Only a Mother’s Love Could Have Saved You: A Poem about Losing a Child to Suicide

If Only a Mother’s Love Could Have Saved You

Bones bear girth where once, 
Wisdom birthed you. 
Love shaped curves 
That held me (and you)—too.

If only a mother's love could have saved you,
Been there to catch your heart’s fall, 
She could have stopped tears spilled by the heavens 
To where now and forever, you forever now reside.

Your descent of life hers, labored love borne,
On wings beating too wildly and too soon your own.
Your beat of heart hers now her own to live on,
Sick pulse of ache holding death in her arms.

Oh my heart and oh my son,
Without you life empties yet love forever beats on.
And so now, my forever, “Why?” replete in my soul,
Which has always—and still, child—
Moved in grooves you made whole.

If only a mother’s love could have saved you,
Could have heard in the dark your heart’s cry,
She could have saved you yet both together,
Falling stars in a moonless sky.


 ©Beth Brown,2021
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Bury My Heart: A Book of Poems About Losing A Child to Suicide

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide

Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide is a heartfelt collection of poems by Beth Brown that captures the raw emotions and profound grief experienced after losing a child to suicide. This poignant book of poems serves as a comforting companion for those navigating the complex journey of bereavement.

The poems in Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide are divided into five sections, each exploring a different facet of the grieving process:

1. A Deep Sorrow: This section delves deep into the initial shock and overwhelming sorrow that accompanies the loss of a child to suicide. Through vivid imagery and powerful emotions, the poems in this section capture the pain of heartbreak and the longing for a lost loved one.
2. Earth, Stars, Moon, Sky: These poems delve into the contemplation of nature and the universe, reflecting on the inter-connectedness of life and death. Through exploring the vastness of the natural world, the author finds solace and a sense of connection to her departed child.
3. Why?: In this part, the author grapples with the eternal question of “why” and seeks to understand the reasons behind her child’s tragic decision. These poems confront the complexities of guilt, self-blame, and the relentless search for answers.
4. In Losing You, I Lost Me Too: Looks at the profound impact of losing a child on one’s identity and sense of self. The poems explore the struggle to regain a sense of purpose, the search for healing and self-discovery, and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance.
5. That My Love Travel with You Always: The final section of Bury My Heart is a tribute to the enduring love the author holds for her departed child. These poems encapsulate the eternal bond between a parent and a child, expressing a heartfelt wish for the child’s love to accompany them forever.