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

[Wicahpi]

God Bless Andre & his Family.
I'd guess that he was loved as much as
anyone could be loved in 16 days.
I am reminded of my lost children;
gone before birth. Not any easier to deal with.
I often wonder why babies are born; only to die.
Just doesn't make any kind of sense to me.
Nine months of anticipation; growing new life.
(if blessed to do so, full term)
At least infant Andre was wanted & loved!
For too many are not. Makes me weep.

[Bear]

Beautiful tribute you have composed!! I've lit a candle and said a prayer for Andre's save passage and for peace to come to his family.
Sallie Bear

[Angel Baby]

My prayers go out to this family, how hard this must of been for them. Such a sad poem, brought many tears, but he is now in heaven awaiting his parents who will one day reunite with him. God Bless, P.W.