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Poems of Love, Loss, and Losing a Child
Find Hope Here: Poems of Love, Loss, and Losing a Child
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…
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He 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…
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I 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…
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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-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,…
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If 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…
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A 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…
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A 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…
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You’re Free Now Child: A Song About Child Loss
You’re Free Now Child: A Song About Child Loss ABOUT THIS POST: You’re Free Now Child is a heartfelt song about child loss, accompanied by my personal story, related poems about child loss, and a book recommendation. The inclusion of personal experiences adds depth to the post. The lyrics express the ongoing pain of grieving…
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A Song About Losing My Son: My Child on Earth Above, In Heaven’s Care
A Song About Losing My Son: My Child on Earth Above in Heaven’s Care ABOUT THIS POST: When I wrote this song, I originally titled it “As I Tuck You In.” The music has the feel and rhythm of a lullaby, and the lyrics and music came from the depths of my sorrow. As I…
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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-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…
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Where 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 MoreSorrow Buried in Love: A Poem About Losing A Child to Suicide
Sorrow Buried in Love-A Poem About Losing A Child to Suicide ABOUT THIS POST: I write heartfelt poems about losing a child to suicide because I lost my only child, my 20-year-old son, Dylan, to suicide on June 25, 2012. Losing a child to suicide is catastrophic, devastating, life-changing. Writing poems, books, music, and this…
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Once Upon a Blue-Sky Moon: A Poem About Losing a Child to Suicide
Once Upon a Blue-Sky Moon: A Poem about Losing a Child to Suicide ABOUT THIS POST: This poem, Once Upon a Blue-Sky Moon, expresses deep emotions about losing a child to suicide. The imagery of sailing ships and the night sky effectively convey the sense of loss and darkness. The repetition of the phrase “If…
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A 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…
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Beat Still My Heart: A Poem About Losing My Son to Suicide
Beat Still My Heart: A Poem About Losing My Son to Suicide 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…
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Travel 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…
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…
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As I Tuck You In
As I Tuck You In 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, "As I Tuck You In," My Forever Son
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