Bereaved

Bereft of life her eyes
Barren they stare as folks
Bring casseroles, breads, pies
Bouquets of fresh flowers
Business of world still thrives
Bright summer day so warm
Baby of hers lies cold

Written on 08/16/2016
Contest-Pleaides B by Kim Merryman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Scars Avatar
September 6, 2016 at 6:36 AM
Oh Sara, how sad...:( you portrayed the tone perfectly... congrats on your placement! :)-luloo
Callus Avatar
August 21, 2016 at 1:03 PM
How sad, Sara! Such a touching poem. Congrats on your merited win. Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 11:42 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Sara:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Sad and moving, Sara. Congratulations on your Third Place podium win! Hugs, Sandra
Singh Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Congrats on your win!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 4:19 AM
Beautifully composed Sara, and very moving! Congratulations on your well deserved placement! ; ) 7
Daniel Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 2:59 AM
A very sad and moving write, Sara.. congratulations on your great win:)
Merryman Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 7:53 PM
Sara, congrats on your 3rd place win! A heartbreaking write. The contrast in the last two lines packs a powerful, emotional punch. Blessings!
Horn Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 6:32 AM
SC, Message to many this is behooving; Quite an experience that was moving; No matter where we may begin, wish baby's life could start over again. My wife is a Certified NICU Nurse. Jim Horn
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2016 at 3:35 PM
wow, a heartbreaking one. I believe the best I have seen on B's so far.
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Oh Sara such a sad sad poem - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Chansarkar Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 11:48 AM
Thanks Jan!
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