Deborah Herber Poet Rhyme

I Never Had the Chance

I never had the chance
To hear you talk
Our time ran out
Before you could walk.

You were born with wings
A sign we knew
That the man upstairs
Would soon come for you.

They laid you in my arms
And I quietly mourned
For my dark haired angel
That I had born.

I never had the chance
To see your eyes
He took you away
With no time for good byes.

I think of you often
And wonder why
I never had the chance
To hear your first cry.

You were a special little girl
An enchanting rose
The moment I held you
Our time suddenly froze.

I never had the chance
To watch you grow
Or hear your laugh
As we played in the snow.

I never had the chance
To give you a mother’s love
But I know you’re always there
Watching over me from above.

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James Fraser August 2, 2009 at 8:49 AM The saddnes and emotion of loss oozes from this poem, brings a tear and makes you reflect at to how very fortunate we are to read and comment on this beautiful poem>>James

Ernilando Tugaff April 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM Deborah,,this is very sad. Our family experience this when my youngest bother died during his infancy. But, we have to take the bitter with the sweet. Anyway, congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Ernilando

Daver Austin April 16, 2009 at 6:51 AM Congrats on this poem being selected. No warm hearted person can fail to feel your sorrow. Love, daver

Raul Moreno April 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM Nice work Deborah and congrats on being featured...Raul

Corinne Curcio April 15, 2009 at 10:01 AM Beautiful and moving. Congratulations on having this tribute to your daughter featured

Tulisha Blackshear April 14, 2009 at 6:18 PM I so feel your pain. So nicely worded; a brilliant write. Congrats on your feature. This made me want to cry for I too have 3 Angels up there watching out for me. God Bless TuLisha

Tiffany Craft April 14, 2009 at 2:49 PM this is beautiful.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen April 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM This is a beautiful write. I am so sorry for your loss. I understand your feelings, too well. God bless you and lighten your pain. Congratulations on having your poem featured this week.

April 13, 2009 at 4:21 PM Heartfelt way to share your loss. Accept my sympathy. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen

Sharon Winter April 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM Oh dear, this absolutely breaks my heart. So deeply sorry for your loss, and so sorry I ever missed this beautiful, emotional, and deeply sad write. Congrats Deborah on being featured this week. Love, Shar

Carol Sunshine Brown April 13, 2009 at 6:37 AM Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. May you have many more featured in the future. Love, Carol

Aleera De La Keur April 13, 2009 at 6:12 AM Heart wrenching write, I can't say I feel your pain in that way, however I know what its like to have a sick child and he DID die on the operating room table, he had 3 heart surgeries before he was 5 months old and it was touch and go, every day my heart was ripped out of my chest, so that I know. Well deserved feature of the week, God Bless and stay strong, read my poem "Gratitude" if you would like, Love and Peace, and Prayers.....Aleera

Michael Jordan September 16, 2008 at 8:26 PM Wow being one who writes from the heart myself I can imagine the awful pain penning this poem must have created - I cried at its beauty and the strength it took to write it is simply amazing - I thank you for your comments but truly feel you should stand before the mirror to make them for your talent is amazing itself - God Bless