Her Little Linen Doll

That little linen doll from December
She gave me with her heart, I remembered.
By her tiny hands thus not as perfect
But ‘twas a memory I couldn’t neglect.
My little baby really tried her best,
I saw her stitching at night without rest.
And when that needle jabbed her soft, white skin,
She’d be strong, hid her tears with a large grin.
Then that day had come, her doll was finish
December twenty-fifth, I would not wish,
The Lord took her away, out on the street.
Just a young child, her youth’s still incomplete.
As we pull her out from the twisted wreck
Wrapped in her arms, something I wouldn’t expect.
There held in tight, her little linen doll...
The picture was so vast, I must recall.
I will never forget, that fateful night,
When the angels sang to the blinding light
But she is gone, what’s the use of regrets?
What was left will always be in my chest.
Our memories and times we were together,
Sewn in her doll, sealed by her endeavor.
Though the doll and my baby have come to past,
They remain in my heart, forever to last.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
June 11, 2011 at 6:17 PM
oh my, brought tears such a powerful image, if true so sad and feel so bad for you, she loved you dearly and you her! Congrad's on sharing with all of us. Light & Love
Johnson Avatar
June 9, 2011 at 3:40 PM
A loving and sad poem. A well deserved win with this treasure. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Anything Homemade"contest Celine. Love, Carol
Phookan Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Celine Congrats on you win in nette's contest.deeply moved reading this beautiful piece..love, gautami
Kendrick Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Very emotive and expressive work..I could feel the pain..Congrats on your win...Sara
Mehta Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, celine
Sweetheart Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Congrats Celine on your first place win in Nette's contest with this exciting entry ..enjoy luv..
Richards Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM
This heart breaker...written with such feeling, Congratulations on your win.
Dailey Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 6:54 AM
What a sad poem. Congrats on the win with it. Mike
Osita Avatar
June 6, 2011 at 6:46 AM
Congrats on your first place win with this amazing write*cheers*
Onclaud Avatar
June 4, 2011 at 4:16 AM
sentimentally lovely, celine.. thanks.. " she and her little doll ,forever LAST??( maybe not last??) i maybe wrong re grammar; nonetheless, a great write! :) huggs to you!
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