When A Child Dies

I wrote this about a little girl named Maddie, who died from complications of severe cerebral palsy when she was two years old.

When a child dies

the world can't see

the reason that lies

behind what's meant to be

The world's filled with grief

it can barely endure 

overwhelming disbelief

pain raw and pure

When a child dies

the world can't hear

the cessation of cries

of torture and fear

The world's filled with despair

anger and sadness

a loss so rare

causes suffering madness

When a child dies

the world can't touch

where this angel flies

home to Jesus

Where he takes her by hand

to Heavenly skies

the world can't understand

when a child dies

Copyright 2004 Sheila Moore

Reviews

[No use.]

an ethereal hymn beautifully crafted ~ "where he takes her by hand to Heavenly skies the world can't understand when a child dies" ~ touchingly fluttering on my lips, your sound makes the children sing

[Tony]

An emotionally stirring write and a strong tribute as well.

[Sam]

I like this a lot. It's well written and I like the way the words sound together. Keep up the good work! =)