A Broken Soul

Oh, my little angel, looking into your 
eyes wasn’t easy as you always had 
them closed,
Happy and peaceful as you enjoyed 
your afternoon doze,
I wonder as I wander through this 
busy world,
Why do my arms yearn to spin you 
around in a dancing twirl?

As I recall the voices of you and your
friends from the birthday crowd,
All I could hear was your voice singing 
joyfully, making me so proud,
Then, on that beautiful summer’s day, 
The grass in the pastures was 
lusciously green,
A few wild horses were grazing, your 
rabbits were nibbling away, but our 
Guinea fowls were nowhere to be seen.

Oh, why, why did you not sleep in 
late like you always did?
Why did you sneak into the woods 
so far and deep that no one could 
have heard your shouts or your 
screams?
Silent tears stream each day, and 
so I willed the hour of darkness to 
come,
In the darkness, no one could see 
the sadness or the shell of a person 
I had become.

Your presence kept me sane and 
focused,
Beneath dim skies, with a heavy 
heart, I watched as they laid you 
down to rest, 
By your favourite spot near the 
pond of white lilies and pink lotus,
In this broken soul, the echoes of 
your infectious laughter will always 
remind me that I was Blessed.




by Zyrool
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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George Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This tugs at my heartstrings ! I can imagine the trauma you went through on seeing the child's body laid to rest. No mother can easily reckon with such a loss. Dear Zyrool, feel comforted that she is in God's warm embrace.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thank you so much for the read and your comforting words dearest Valsa. Means a lot and much appreciated. Sending Blessings your way, my friend.
Greenhough Avatar
July 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I can imagine the heartache you have. May you find peace.
Gifford Avatar
July 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Hello Hilda, thank you so much, means a lot to. I take comfort that time heals. Have a wonderful new week ahead my dear friend.
Baker Avatar
July 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A lovely poem, Zyrool. It's a tragedy anytime we lose one we love, but especially sad when it is a child. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings through your poetry. I hope we can become friend here at Poetry Soup. I'm adding you to the list of poets I follow and hope you will follow mine also so we can get to know each other better. A poet friend to be, Bill
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July 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Hello Bill, thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot. Friends are great to have. I shall be adding you to my list too. Wishing you a fabulous weekend, my poet friend.
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June 21, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Hello Zyrool, It is a sad poem. Tears in my eyes as i read this poem. As i read this poem i wondered why she went into the woods. That is a mystery to me. No one knows why she went into the woods. I feel the grieve you feel because it is hard to lose a child. Hugs. /Darlene/
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June 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Hello Zyrool, You are very welcome. I will. I hope you have one to/. I sent you a soup mail. Hugs. my friend. /Darlene/
Winter Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Dear Zyrool, a truly moving and sad piece. I wish it was fiction :( Hugs
Gifford Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Hello Anne, thank you for the read, greatly appreciated. Life’s full of unexpected events, my friend. Have a great day.
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June 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
How beautifully sad Zyrool….so moving! I do hope it is fiction…..Debx
Gifford Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thank you for the read, Deb.Means a lot.Sadly it’s non fiction. Have a great rest of the week , my poet friend.
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