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Poem: My Child Did Exist

11/4/2012

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Poem: My Child Did Exist
Author Unknown

My Child Did Exist 
 


I've lost a child, I hear myself say,
And the person I'm talking to just turns away.
Now why did I tell them, I don't understand.
It wasn't for sympathy or to get a helping hand.

I just want them to know I've lost something dear.
I want them to know that my child was here.
My child left something behind which no one can see.
My child made just one person into a family.

So, if I've upset you, I'm sorry as can be.
You'll have to forgive me, I could not resist.
I just want you to know that my child did exist.

9 Comments
Bonnie Boston
8/31/2014 06:08:36 am

I truely understand what u r saying! I lost my only beautiful daughter
cherie. She was only 48 yrs old, when she died of "ARDS". When I mention her name or say something about her, family and friends feel uncomfortable. She was here and she made an impact on everyone, who knew her. She was my heart and soul. I miss her everday.i feel like some of my heart has been ripped out of me.You Never get over losing a child.A husband or parent yes, but never a child.........

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Stephen
9/6/2014 06:43:25 am

Thank You for commenting Bonnie. The loss of any loved one is tragic enough, but losing your child, regardless of at what age that may happen, is truly something completely different.

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Kim
6/4/2015 02:43:57 am

I first saw this (or something similar) in the "your opinion" section of my local newspaper years ago. It touched me so much and spoke so much truth, I cut it out & saved it. I still have it today.
We have lost 5 babies (3 miscarriages & 2 premature births). Although all of my losses were devestating, one loss in particular was especially difficult. We had a baby girl (Hope) born @ 22wk & 6 days gestation. She weighed 1lb & 3.5 oz and was 12.5" long. She lived 12 days before dying.
This poem does an excellent job of explaining why I talk about her still...
Thank you <3

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ginger jones
8/22/2016 11:58:22 am

I love that poem. I lost my only child at age 33 to suicide on 9-11-15.

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Stephen
8/24/2016 10:31:23 am

Thank You for commenting.I'd love to say that it gets easier over time, but that wouldn't be the truth. Big Hugs

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Rose
2/16/2017 04:31:35 am

I completely understand my sweet angel baby isaiah passed away in 2012 he was 2 1/2 years old ...no one wants me to speak his name or talk about memories of him but he is and was my baby my light and joy and when i wanna smile i think about his beautiful blue eyes

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Stephen
2/25/2017 07:25:17 pm

Thank You for sharing Rose. Some people feel that by saying nothing, they are sparing us from the Hurt, not realizing that the Hurt never goes away. Big Hugs

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Susan Hood
12/1/2017 07:17:24 pm

No sympathies desired,no listening ear
Only to say I lost someone dear
I have a Granddaughter
Born perfect and still
And I miss all the memories
That will never be filled
I mourn for my daughter
Such a burden she bares
A lifetime of "she would have been"
A pain left unhealed

REST IN PEACE LITTLE ANGEL
MADDUX CASH MCKAY
AUGUST FIRST 2013

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Stephen
1/20/2018 01:14:12 pm

Thank You for sharing. Big Hugs to you and your family.

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