
Find Hope Here: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide
ABOUT THIS POST: Find Hope Here: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide is a collection of poems I’ve written about losing a child to suicide. I lost my 20-year-old son, my only child, to suicide June 25, 2012. Suicide changes everything.
Reflecting on Grief After Suicide Loss
The poems reflect on grief after suicide loss, including: the deep sorrow of loss; questioning why suicide?; feeling guilt and self-blame; losing your identity; seeking and searching; longing and missing; reflections on what if? and the would’ve, could’ve, should’ve– if only –thinking that complicates suicide grief.
Moving Through the Heaviness of Grief to Find Hope
Hope comes from moving through the heaviness of grief. Grief takes as long as it takes, and when you’ve lost a child to suicide, the grief can feel impossible to get through, especially those first few days, weeks, months, and first year. Support, help, books, resources, and self-care tips can be found throughout My Forever Son.
Healing the Deep Wound of Losing My Son to Suicide
I write to heal the deep wound of losing my only child to suicide. Songs for Child Loss includes music (songs and lyrics) I’ve written and hastily recorded in the midst of grief.
Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide
Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide is a complete book of poems about grieving the loss of a child to suicide. You can also find more poems throughout this blog.
Find Hope Here: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide
Bury My Heart-A Poem about Losing a Child
Bury My Heart-A Poem About Losing A Child Bury My Heart Bury my heart I’ve come undone, Sorting through this life My son left behind. And what I’m seeking I know I’ll never find, His touch, his smile— His still living his life. And so instead I sift through A still-life dream, My heart and…
Read MoreHe Left Too Soon: A Poem About Losing a Child
He Left Too Soon: A Poem About Losing a Child ABOUT THIS POEM: He Left Too Soon is part of a collection of poems about losing a child from the book, Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing A Child to Suicide. You can read more about the book at the end of this post. My…
Read MoreA Poem of Guilt in Grief After Suicide Loss: That All of Love Could Sweep Time Back
A Poem of Guilt in Grief: That All of Love Could Sweep Time Back ABOUT THIS POST: That All of Love Could Sweep Time Back is a poem about feeling guilt and self-blame after losing a child to suicide. I lost my 20-year-old-son, my only child, to suicide June 25, 2012. I knew I couldn’t…
Read MoreI Will Seek Until I Find You-A Poem About Losing a Child
I Will Seek Until I Find You: A Poem About Losing a Child I Will Seek Until I Find You And where will you run when arms reach (but you’re not mine) When I can feel still so strongly (holding you still in my arms) From here frantic I search wildly (but cannot ever now…
Read MoreIf Only a Mother’s Love Could Have Saved You-A Poem About Losing a Child
If Only a Mother’s Love Could Have Saved You-A Poem About Losing a Child 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,…
Read MoreIf Earth Were Sky and Sky Above: A Poem About Losing a Child to Suicide
If Earth Were Sky and Sky Above: A Poem About Losing a Child to Suicide ABOUT THIS POEM: If Earth Were Sky and Sky Above: A Poem About Losing a Child to Suicide is a poem I wrote on my son’s seventh memorial date. I grow pensive as I near my son’s memorial date each…
Read MoreA Poem of Love, Loss, and Losing a Child to Suicide-“Tillers of the Earth and Tenders of the Soil”
Tillers of the Earth and Tenders of the Soil We are the tillers of the earth and the tenders of the soil. These trees and plants and water garden were here before us, and they will be here after we go. We take care of them that they might take care of us and that…
Read MoreWhere to From Here When Now I Cannot Be? A Poem About Losing a Child
A Poem About Losing a Child Where to From Here When Now I Cannot Be? Ripped here from centre where body birthed son, Where son birthed the all of who now I am. How now to be and where must I go? When between stars and here I hear your constant echo? How now to…
Read MoreA Poem About Losing My Son–Derecho: A Storm Out of Nowhere
A heartfelt poem (and the story behind it) about losing a son in a violent storm called Derecho. The poem effectively conveys the emotions and pain of the author’s loss. The inclusion of the definition and description of Derecho adds context to the poem. A Poem About Losing My Son–Derecho: A Storm Out of Nowhere…
Read MoreBeat Still My Heart-A Poem About Losing a Child
Beat Still My Heart-A Poem About Losing a Child Beat Still My Heart Beat still my heart Beat still my mind Weary though thou art Carry his love along with thine Though heavy on thy shoulders Crost fields throughout all time. In the deepest dark of the bleakest night, If light there be, the dark…
Read MoreTravel On My Brave Soldier-A Poem of Hope
Travel On My Brave Soldier-A Poem of Hope Travel On Travel on my brave soldier Travel on wild one Take heart winged warrior Unencumbered take great strides. Ride dragon’s wings forever Stay free here evermore Follow infinity to the heavens Travel on to safer shores. ©Beth Brown, 2022 Travel On (My Brave Soldier) Related Posts…
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A Lullaby for My Son: As I Tuck You In

As I Tuck You In
My Child on Earth Above (In Heaven's Care) As I tuck you in, I lay me down As I hold you now, I lift my arms As I fall asleep, I pray for you My child, my love, my heart, I’m with you too My child, my love, my heart, May God keep and love you And you will be forevermore Safe from this world and so adored And God will be your comforter And I will always thank God for rescuing you And I will always praise God for loving you too And so I live my life in memory Surrendering to God, what now must be But here on earth I know the angels sing When I hear your voice I know God’s listening And I will always be your mother here And I will speak your name for all to hear And God will be with you ’til I get there My child on earth above in heaven’s care My child on earth above in heaven’s care- Beth Brown, My Child on Earth Above (In Heaven's Care), My Forever Son, As I Tuck You In
Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide
Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide
Bury My Heart includes five sections, each with a collection of poems based around the section’s title: A Deep Sorrow; Earth, Sky, Moon, Stars; Why?; In Losing You, I Lost Me Too; and That My Love Be With You Always
Earth, Sky, Moon, Stars: This section of the book “Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide” explores the vastness of the universe and the natural elements that surround us. Through beautifully crafted poems, it reflects on the interconnections of life and the profound sense of loss experienced when a child is lost to suicide.
Why?: The author delves into the complex emotions and thoughts that arise after the tragic loss of a child to suicide. Through poignant poems, they grapple with the haunting question of “why?” – seeking understanding, grappling with guilt, and searching for meaning amidst the devastating experience of losing a loved one to such a tragic act.
In Losing You, I Lost Me Too: Delves deep into the immense personal impact of losing a child to suicide. Through raw and introspective verses, the author explores the profound grief and the psychological journey of losing oneself in the aftermath of such a tragedy. It delves into the feelings of emptiness, self-blame, and the struggle to find a sense of identity after such a profound loss.
That My Love Be With You Always: The final section of “Bury My Heart: Poems About Losing a Child to Suicide” is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring love and connections that transcend death. It embraces the idea of eternal love and seeks solace in the belief that the love for the lost child will always remain. Through tender and poignant verses, the author celebrates the enduring bond and the hope that their love will continue to guide and protect the departed child.
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