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Urban Sonnet
Invented by:  Laura Loo Urbaniak. Sonnet form, with 10 syllables per line and a rhyme scheme of: ABABBB- CDCDDD- EFEFFF-GG 

 

Beyond Tragic

The loss of a child goes beyond tragic, a parent's worst nightmare and greatest pain. For no pleading prayers, not even magic, can ever bring your baby back again. And all attempts at closure, seem in vain, as hot tears of grief burn like acid rain. Technology freezes time on a drive where cameras save smiles, you can enjoy. And for a while at least, they feel alive, watching them play with their favorite toy all dressed up as a princess or cowboy... forever moments, meant to share their joy. Condolences offered to share sadness, though heartfelt, fail to calm your hurting heart. And trying to deal with all the madness, you flip through clips, pressing pause and restart. But never knowing when the tears will start, your emotions oft tear your heart apart. Only one love can match a parent's love, and that is the love of our Lord above. (Urban Sonnet) 06/21/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Hamilton Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 12:56 PM
This is beautiful in it's sadness Emile, made me think of that tragic accident in Brampton a mother and 3 daughters killed in a horrific accident, she was a schoolteacher apparently...so sad!
Pinet Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 1:52 PM
Thanks John, death is always sad, and the death of a child is devastating my friend, Emile.
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June 21, 2020 at 2:13 PM
WOW double WOW. This is incredible and I loved the form. It's a beautiful poem that I'll fave and keep re-reading. God bless you dear friend, with many more wonderful poems. Love to you in Christ, Gina
Pinet Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 6:06 PM
Thanks so much Regina, you honor me my friend, Emile.
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