Angel Wings

Ten tiny fingers,
Ten tiny toes,
Strong shoulders just like daddy's,
And the cutest button nose.1

In short you were perfect,
Not one single flaw,
But your eyes, they were sleeping,
And will forever more.2

We held you in our arms that day,
And felt so honoured to,
We've held the smallest angel,
And Lewis that was you.3

I've shed a million tears for you,
My little ray of joy,
Born to me in stillness,
You looked just like a toy.4

Your little doll-like features,
Your tiny rosebud mouth,
The only thing that was missing,
Was that my toy made no sound.5

The silence it was deafening,
And your eyes they did not see,
But I held you tight within my arms,
Daddy was there with me.6

I try and cope the best I can,
But I still miss you so much,
If only I could see you
And once more feel you're touch.7

A little flower sent from Heaven,
Too perfect here to bloom,
So God took you home again,
Albeit far too soon.8

Lewis my little angel,
With wings as white as snow,
We're so glad we got to meet you,
Before God took you home.9

You're missed but not forgotten,
Mummy needs you still,
Look after me from Heaven,
I know you always will.10

I have a very special place,
Deep inside my heart,
I'll hold you there forever,
So we'll never be apart.11

You've just walked on ahead of me,
Don't worry I'll be fine,
But now and then I swear I feel,
Your hand slip into mine.12

Author notes

Poem in memory of my little boy lost 11 Feb 07.

Asfand - I know your contest says no death or love, I hope you will see this is about bereavement and loss rather than death/love

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  • tsh369 gold member
    November 3

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    How did you ever make it through writing this poem? This reminds me of my sister, I never got to meet her but someday I hope I will. I'm printing this to show my mom, I hope you don't mind. After 38 years she still gets choked up, just like I am now... I really think your words will give comfort.
    Thank you for sharing this and Good Luck in the contest.

    Th.


    • Melancholic Smile
      November 4

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      Thank you so much for the kind words, I hope your mom finds some comfort in my words as well


  • Asfand
    October 29

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    So emotionally charged.
    A beautiful poem.
    A bold subject.
    The ending is utterly brilliant.
    Thanks for entering!
    Good luck!


  • rinzu
    October 29

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    oh my...it might have taken a lot of courage to write this one...

    i am touched by the way you beautifully expressed your emotions...its lovely...and a beautiful dedication to your little angel...

    good luck


  • Rorshach gold member
    October 28

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    Only a heart of stone would fail to shred a tear.
    Beautiful poem to your little boy. Full of emotion, love and the knowledge that you will meet once again.


  • Forgotten Anomaly
    October 18

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    I know I've read this before and thought I had commented, perhaps not. Unless this is on AP, then maybe I commented there. None the less.

    This is a beautiful poem, Very sad and heartfelt. I do not have children, and have never lost any, but I can only imagine how hard it must be to go through that. You wrote this beautifully and caught your emotion clearly. Thank you for entering my contest and good luck.


  • Sheilasbabygal4life
    October 15

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    This was a really well written piece you have here. I enjoyed reading this. Thank you for entering and best of luck too you in the contest


  • Cecilia Marlana
    August 25

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    Bah, so beautiful it made me tear up. I love it. So sorry for your loss. Good luck in my contest! ^_^


  • EverRose
    August 24

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    Ah! OMG! I'm so sorry for you loss, this was so sweet though, and cute. And I'm sure your child was just amazing, an angel he might be. Outstanding words, you've done awesome, keep writing, good luck, and thanks for entering! *takes deep breath*

    -Rose


  • Lady Pixie Greeters member
    August 24

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    Beautiful and heartwrenching words. You already know I can relate fully with the loss and the feeling of it. *s you a million times*


  • Clary--Selene--Tayy gold member
    August 20
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    This was amazing! I'm sorry for your loss, your a finalist


  • therenaissancegirl gold member
    August 20

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    Make Me Cry (Contest Comment)

    Aww poor Lewis...

    The pain and sorrow was steady and strong, and the resonating hope at the conclusion brought the poem to a bittersweet end. Your poetry definitely touched me, as well as touching so many others as shown by the response you've received... A great write, and best of luck in my contest.

    Renaissance


  • mememe6
    August 15

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    Ahhhh I am about to cry!! This was so sweet and sad! I am very sorry about your loss, and with it you created this beautiful poem.

    My brother's name is Lewis, and it reminded me of the many times he has been careless, and even close to death at points.

    This really touched me personally, and I am very glad you entered it. Again, amazing poem, and the best of luck to you in my contest, and any future contests!

    ~mememe6~


  • Hloverofpeace
    August 11

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    I'm so sorry for your loss. this was wonderfully written and i could feel the hurt in this poem and yet the love you held for your little boy.

    this is a beautiful poem

    Well written.

    thanks so much for entering
    -hilmer


  • trekkergirl
    June 1

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    I am so sorrry for your loss. This was a wonderfully written tribute to the son you loss. Thanks for sharing this with us and thanks for entering it into my contest. And you are always in my thoughts and prayers.


  • Alyana
    September 27, 2008

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    beautiful!
    so sad, your baby boy is looking down. I know it, this is beautiful and you do your baby justice and he would be proud.
    love
    good luck
    Alyana


  • Sgs
    September 26, 2008

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    Oh this is almost too sad to bear, I have a client who lost two infant children and this poem definitely reminds me of his grief. Thank you for entering the contest!


  • Reaver Greeters member
    September 24, 2008

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    Wow very sad...pulled at many emotions and was beautifully done! Great job and sorry for your loss...luck in the contest!

    Rian

  • Writing0Freedom
    August 11, 2008

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    this is a really beautiful tribute. I'm sure your baby would be proud and is watching you now! Sounds like you carry him with you in your heart! I am sorry for your loss so much. Thank you for entering this touching piece!
    WritingFree


  • Blazing Writer
    June 23, 2008

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    This brought tears to my eyes. I am very sorry for your loss but one way or another Lewis has never left you. He will always be with you. Lol here I go wiping the tears away. It's just plain beautiful written beautifully.

  • QuestionSleep
    June 18, 2008

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    this was touching and heart breaking... i absolutly loved it. THis was one of the best poems i have read in a while. I'm so sorry about what happened to your baby, and i have to say that you certainly have a way with words. Amazing poetry.


  • whatami
    May 31, 2008

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    That was touching
    I'm sure everyone that reads this will remember it for a long time afterwards. Thanks for sharing, &sorry for your loss.


  • NightTime-Fox
    May 27, 2008

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    This poem is very good and it touches me in a place in my heart that many poems (or stories) don't... I am very glad you entered this. Good Job.


  • Cari Cullen
    May 4, 2008

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    I wish the best..But he is safe now in Heaven. Thank you for entering...I could not read the rest really the emotion was to hard to bare for a young person like me. Who cant even grasps the pains that you have. The whole power in this write was heart breaking true. But in my heart, I truley belive that h's waiting just for you.

    So dont cry no more, dont shed a tear...Because mommy I'm here waiting for you-

    That's what I think he is saying right now,,Sorry if I made this pain worse...Trying to heal a heart that's all

    *hug


  • JuliaAlexandrovna
    May 4, 2008

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    And life,
    It stands so still,
    When one is lost
    And will never feel.
    But God will hold him,
    My dear friend,
    And the pain
    He will heal.

    Thanks for entering. I loved it. It means a lot to me because my nephew was born two months early. He had surgery and blood transfusions, but he didn't make it. And for so long, I wonder why shouldn't it have been me, for I was born four and a half months early. But now I know, that he is my guardian angel.

    Good luck in my contest.

    x Julez

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