Dear Daughter

If I died today, I would want my children to know three things: that I love them more than anything else in the world, that I want for them to be happy, and that I'm OK wherever I end up.

Dear Daughter,

I hear you haven't been eating
And you're crying every day
I know this is all of my fault
You know I wouldn't have wanted it this way

I'm sorry that I had to leave
I'm sorry that I wasn't strong enough
And I will forever be in your heart
But we both know I can't come back

I know you promise never to forget me
But it pains me to cause you any grief
And I wish that I could still be with you
Just know that I didn't want to leave

I hear that you haven't been sleeping
And that you keep a picture of me on your bedside table
But I don't want you to be full of sadness
And you should still be an innocent child

My daughter hear this: I will always love you
It's OK if you forget about me
If your father remarries, give him my blessing
You both deserve happiness in the rest of your lives

I hope that you know how much I love you
And that I'm OK, wherever I am
You have the rest of your life to look forward to
Don't let my end be the end of everything

With all of my love,
Mummy

Reviews

[Ambra Celeste]

Sadness flows out of your written words, I am a bit speechless for the situation you are all in, I am not quite sure what to say. Your poem surely reflects true pain.

[The Hampstead Poet]

Thank you for you kind words.

[icelandicblue]

I feel such sorrow from you words from everyone involved. It is sad when loved-ones are parted no matter what the reasons.

[The Hampstead Poet]

Thank you so much! I feel that the most important thing is to balance remembrance with moving on. While we may grieve for our loved ones, it is best to remember them in their happiest times.