Stillborn

A Poem by Laura Harrison

It was time.

For 9 months I had carried you around in my stomach;

I had cooed over adorable dresses and booties and pored over ‘Parenting for Dummies’,

Chosen the essential accessories and converted the guest bedroom into a nursery,

All ready for your arrival.

Now it was time for you to be brought into this world

Time for you to start your exhilarating journey on this crazy and wonderful planet.

As I lay in the hospital bed I tried to ignore the excruciating pain and “just kept pushing” as the midwife told me.

Because very soon, the agony would be worth it-

I would get to see your sweet, angelic face and hold your tiny, delicate body in my arms,

I would get to hear that high-pitched wail that would mean you were finally alive…

But, you didn’t cry.

© 2013 Laura Harrison

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TL Boehm

a heart wrenching and sad write.

Posted 10 Years Ago

The Hampstead Poet

Wow. So sad and poignant, this really is touching.

Posted 10 Years Ago

❤ Maggie ❤..

Oh my goodness...*I* almost cried at the end of this. I know there is no worse pain than losing a child...this was so sad ): But it was so well written. I admire your choice of words, as well. Keep up the good work, I always enjoy reading your writing

Posted 10 Years Ago

Moniba

Omg... well written but heart rending :(

Posted 10 Years Ago

Dominique Lambright

Omg...that is very sad. I am pregnant now and I don't know what I would do if that happened in 8 months. Very heartbreaking and good piece of work that you wrote.

Posted 10 Years Ago

Charisma

Wow! How heartbreaking and very touching. I am deeply moved. As the reality hits home . Life is never a given. And I couldn't imagine the pain if this. It leaves me bereft and my heart goes out to this write. I am stunned shocked heartbroken all in one. What a moving poem. Godbless.