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Poems, Prose, and Words of Remembrance
1

The Empty Womb (Author Unknown)

I carried you so lovingly,

within my gentle womb…

and little did I realize,

your life would end too soon.

I never got the chance to say

“I love you, little one”…

before I held you in my arms,

your life on earth was done.

The grief is indescribable,

to lose a child this way…

all the many hopes and dreams,

just vanished on that day.

I know I’ll see the sun shine bright

upon my baby’s face…

when I finally get to heaven,

all my pain will be erased.

We’ll soar the skies together,

as angels two by two…

we’ll have a sweet reunion;

a mother’s dream come true.

2

A Lost Child, A Mother’s Prayer (by Jill Lemming)

Lord, the child you formed within my womb,

was taken suddenly from me…

and all that’s left is emptyness

and questions running free.

I would’ve been a good mother,

I would’ve loved this child so much…

I would have given all I have

for his precious tender touch.

I pray for strength and wisdom,

as I face these trying days…

Lord, help me understand the truth,

and trust in all Your ways.

I may not know the reason

my child is not with me…

but I know He’s safe in heaven,

with You, for eternity.

Please tell my child I love him,

and I’ll see him in the sky…

I’ll hold him close forever,

and sing him lullabyes.

No more tears or hardship,

no more pain to bear…

face to face I’ll see him;

just tell him I’ll be there.

3

Sweet Heavenly Child (by Jill Lemming)

Tiny baby, in my heart,

I ache to hold you near…

before I even knew you,

I felt your presence here.

Inside my womb I kept you,

ever peaceful from the storm…

I knew that you were always safe

and I knew that you were warm.

I never thought I’d lose you

before I saw your face…

but I know that you are happy

and living in a better place.

God must have spared my baby

from some unknown tragedy…

I know He’d never be unkind

or bring hurt and pain to me.

The days ahead will try me

as I come to terms with grief…

but through it all, there’s comfort,

and God is my relief.

He’ll hold me in His arms awhile

and shelter me with care…

time will take away the pain,

but the love will still be there