For every Little Soul, That has Passed Due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

She was put into my arms

a small bundle of purity

and beauty.

Her eyes were green like mine

and her beauty

radiated inside

my heart and soul.

And my spirit lifted

when I gave

birth to her.

Her ten fingers

and ten toes.

And a little tuff

of blond hair

we could see.

She had that newborn

scent about her.

And was a happy little soul.

Gurgling and giggling.

And cooing as the pair of us

like lovebirds  adoringly

gazing down at her.

She was our present from God.

And with such pride and emotions

flooded our being.

From tears of overwhelming happiness

to even fear, we couldn't look after her

properly as we where new parents.

It's funny how your mind works.

And if you let fear

run wild it will

inside your head.

But we proved to ourselves we were

indeed great parents.

And spoiled our lovely daughter

each and every new day.

Until one morning we woke up.

And she had passed in her crib.

We were heartbroken and devastated

to say the least.

We found out it was called "Sudden Infant Death

Syndrome." And she was only 5 months old.

And there was nothing we could have done to

protect her or save her.

It just tragically happened.

As everyone knew she was well cared

for and loved beyond words.

To every little soul who has passed due to

S.i.D.S. for short.

You are always with us and never truly gone.

RIP SWEETHEARTS. loved and missed beyond words

and emotions.

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

Can only echo Jacob on this.
There have been countless theories on sudden infant death syndrome. But as a parent at that moment in time, it can only be why. We all accept death at some point in our lives. But kids you can never accept leaving you. A really tough poem, Dawn. I hope the comments can console you in some way, maybe help others too. Brave to write it to.

[Onlyme]

Thanks Paul, never happened to me. To my mother in law years ago. And I always thought of my mans brother he never got to meet. And countless other little souls of have died too. Thanks Paul for your thoughts. Dawn.

[Paul Bell]

Strong piece.

[Mrudula Rani]

My cousin lost her beautiful, healthy baby boy .... She was a figure of sorrow, tears ran uncontrollably from her eyes, I couldn't bring myself to look at her without crying, I still feel her pain even now. you have described that ache vividly, dear Dawn.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so movingly sad...gut wrenching....kids are meant to outlive their parents, not the other way...and we have to question...why does this happen? why an innocent?
strong write, Dawn.
j.

[Onlyme]

Thank you Jacob. I agree exactly children should always outlive their parents. Thank again. Dawn.