A baby boy so strong

to lose a child....

 

It is with a heavy heart I must tell

Of a baby boy who is not well

And of the many tears that fell

 

So eager into our world he did come

Even though it was 2 months before his time

 

The doctors gave little hope

That the baby boy would cope

But fight he did and gave all hope

 

The baby boy they could not touch

So fragile his body, they could not handle much

 

For 16 days he did fight

Putting his Mommy worries to flight

Hoping for the best with all their might

 

The baby boy was so strong

And held on for so long

 

They all say, he did so well

Sadly today, Andre said farewell

Leaving behind broken hearts I can tell

 

All I ask, please a candle to light

So his path to Heaven will be bright!

Author's Note

This was written for the cousin of a work colleague of my wife�s. After her baby was born premature, dew to her waters drying up and being forced to give birth to her baby. The doctors did not really see the point and advised the parents to rather abort the pregnancy as the chance of the baby surviving was extremely slim. For the parents, this was their last chance at having another child and the fact that there was a chance, granted a slim one, of their baby surviving. So against all odds Andre was born and held on for 16 days before his little body could no more and he passed on.

Our prayers go out to Andre�s family.

Reviews

[alyssa]

Bless that family.... the baby was strong.. everything happens for a reason... i will pry that even know that void in their hearts will never quite heal that god will give them confert that their strong son is in a better place and after their advencer is done here on earth then they will again meet up..... to be together....forever... and ever.
alyssa

[Dragon Witch]

I remember this love it was heart wrenching and so sad.
Hope to never have to experience that.
Your tribute was so sweet and heartfelt through all the heartache.
Blessed be to all whatever path they tread

[Joe]

This was really sad. You did a very good job.

[kryptonite911]

OMG this was so well written and it is so heartfelt, I pray that God may grant them a miracle

[poetic soul]

sad and very moving.. hope the journey of the lil one to Heaven be peaceful... Prayers to Andre and the family... nice words....

Regards,
Poetic Soul

[Sarah]

Very sad, captures the struggle and sadness that the family must have felt throughout the short life of the child. However, the rhyme seems somewhat forced & takes away from the poem. I think it might sound more meaningful without the distraction of the awkward rhyme. =/ Just a suggestion - but nice job otherwise. =)

[Dawn]

a lovely poem hun, and a great tribute to little Andre, my thoughts are with them all.

D

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Oh my what a tearful piece... the deep emotions are a wonderful tribute to a young angel.

[San Herman Lopez a.k.a...]

Man this really touched my heart, very strong piece...

They all say, he did so well
Sadly today, Andre said farewell
Leaving behind broken hearts I can tell

All I ask, please a candle to light
So his path to Heaven will be bright!

Life is truly fragile. Thanks for sharing this, it is food for thought.

[Wicahpi]

ps. you may want to change (hopping) to (hoping) *smile*