How My First Poem Was Born

My daughter’s last breath
my first poem, “Stay,” was born—
a sad mother’s grief,
desperate for a reason
to stay for another day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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De Beaulieu Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Hello Lisa, this is heart breaking. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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January 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Hello Lisa, Your welcome. I will and you enjoy yur evening. /Darlene/ Hugs.
Clendening Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I appreciate your comment, Darlene. Thank you! Enjoy your day too! Hugs!
Alex Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Melencholic, yet full of passion and love. Stay. Congratulations!
Clendening Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Thank you, Alex!
Rodgers Avatar
November 30, 2024 at 6:32 AM
Dear Lise, truly touched my heart with your heartfelt words. My wife and I had a miscarriage and two of my daughters had miscarriages. Each time an emotional loss. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Clendening Avatar
November 30, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Dear Daniel, thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words. I deeply appreciate your understanding of the emotions in my poem. Autumn blessings to you and your family.
Empress Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 5:04 AM
Dear lise this made me tear up, sigh, im so sorry for your loss and i cant even imagine the grief you must still be enduring and the poem title “ stay” sounds like something i would like to read. I felt this tanka and its so poignant and sincere: best wishes for the contest
Clendening Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Thank you, Ink Impress.
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