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To Bury Their Child

To the Parents Who've Lost Theirs

By Shei B. MohammadPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
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It is so unfair. This pain is burning deepThe darkened void forever lurksOn the fringes of our dreams...

We never got to meet before you closed your eyesWe never got to say helloInstead we said our goodbyes

You were our hopes and dreams, in a little, tiny ballBut like the rain upon the worldOur hopes began to fall

We almost had you; what games we would play!But just as you were given to usYou were quickly taken away

Will we see you again? We’d like to believeBut until then it’s unlikely thatThis hurt will ever leave

We can’t wait to see you again, but judge us not for thisWe feel robbed and cheatedOf our angel who will never know our kiss

We will be strong even as we continue to grieveThinking of all the memories we could have madeWe may even smile, though the tears are on our sleeve

A note to friends, should you feel so inspiredChoose your words carefully and understandNo parent should have to bury their child.

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In memory of Rivers Elkins, 03/26/2014, and dedicated to all parents who have lost their little ones.

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