Poems
The Day God Called you Home
Another poem sent from a dad who lost his disabled daughter. The third verse is particularly powerful for those who have lost a child after long term illness. God looked around his garden And found an empty place; He then … Continue reading
Angel In The Sky
This beautiful poem was sent to me by a friend who recently lost his daughter. He used it at her funeral and I can certainly see why. Standing out against the crisp blue; This Angel in the morning sky. Face … Continue reading
Ask my Mum how she is
Asking someone “how are you?” is such a normal part of daily life, but often it is easier to lie than go into the real way you are feeling. This sweet poem talks about how a mum who has lost … Continue reading
Footprints Across our Heart
Another poem about how the lives of those who have lost a child at birth are touched forever. The door is closed. The lights turned off. The closet stands bare. All the room once waiting… For the child that should … Continue reading
Tiny Angel
To see their angel once more is one of the strongest desires a parent has. This poem says it all. Tiny angel rest your wings, sit with me for a while. How I long to hold your hand, and see … Continue reading
Angel Wings
Another beautiful poem that described the way a parent’s life is touched by the angel the have lost. A precious angel slipped away, no one heard a cry. No time for Dad and Mommy to sing me lullabies. My time … Continue reading
An Angel never dies
A beautiful poem written from the point of view stillborn baby to their parents. Don’t let them say I wasn’t born, That something stopped my heart I felt each tender squeeze you gave, I’ve loved you from the start. Although … Continue reading
They say there is a reason
Parents who lose a child live their grief for the rest of their lives. This lovely poem shows how much love a parent has for their precious one, even years on from their loss. They say there is a reason, … Continue reading
Father to daughter
Another poem from this post on Living In The Rainbow (the first one I posted here). Once again, powerful stuff – I wish I could express feelings this way. What can I say? Where shall I start? You were so … Continue reading
So nearly beautiful
This poem is a poem written posted by Living In The Rainbow. You can really feel the true sadness of losing a baby girl. So nearly beautiful Seeing the images on the scan The clock stops, the doctor speaks And … Continue reading
