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Losing My Grandchild

The swing stands still The seat is broken Like my heart With words unspoken When other children come to play I feel like saying "go away" This swing belongs to a special girl With lovely blonde hair that tends to curl She's the girl who's in my heart But we've been savagely dragged apart This swing is full of memories Of happy laughter and melodies While I pushed you on this swing Many a joyful song we'd sing These songs echo in my head And my heart fills with dread Are you happy or are you sad? Is your life good or are things really bad? I wish I could be there to hug you when you sigh To hold you close when something makes you cry To wipe the tears from your lovely face To bring you back to a happier place But the system says that's wrong Only a mother can love that strong

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Aly Bahr

Date: 11/4/2023 6:40:00 PM

I would like to thank everyone who commented on my poem. it really touches me that my words reached into so many hearts.

James Inman

Date: 11/4/2023 8:01:00 AM

A sad but lovely write Aly. I've enjoyed several of your poems, thank you for sharing.

Pivotal Poetry

Date: 11/4/2023 12:08:00 AM

I feel for you and get it. Nicely penned though. A Grandmothers Love is just as strong. Wonderful Poem.

Ramanan Duraiswami

Date: 11/3/2023 7:21:00 PM

I am so sorry to read about your loss. You have so evocatively and poignantly described your feelings. Brilliant poetry!????????????????????

James Dukes

Date: 11/3/2023 3:21:00 PM

I'm genuinely sorry to hear about the loss of your granddaughter. Losing a child is an unimaginable and devastating experience, and there are no words that can fully express the depth of sorrow and pain that comes with it. At least, that's what I thought before I read your beautiful poem. Great job, thank you for composing.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/3/2023 3:01:00 PM

Hello Aly, What happened to your grandchild? It hurts to lose a child. You will alwzys remember her. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/

Fire Bird
Date: 11/13/2023 12:24:00 PM

We are one boy, my dear brother John, who I have written a poem about (I have also written a poem about my sister and her transition) And me! (I'm a girl XD) Enjoy your day and thanks for asking! - Phoenix :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/5/2023 11:03:00 AM

Hello Aly, oh this is wonderful news . You have been blessed. The two extra are they boys or girls? Your welcome my friend. Have a blessed day. /Darlene/

Aly Bahr
Date: 11/4/2023 6:34:00 PM

Hi Darlene, my beautiful granddaughter was given back to us 4 years after this poem was written, along with her 2 young 1/2 siblings who we have raised for the last 8 years. She has just left home and is making her own way in life. We were blessed to not only get her back , but to receive 2 extras along with her. Thank you for caring Darlene.

Writing Muse

Date: 9/20/2023 6:39:00 PM

So thorough, so sweet. I cannot say I've experienced this exactly, but the lyrics just catch my attention and feel so real. I am amazed by your poems, continue what you are doing- Jaiah

Fire Bird

Date: 9/19/2023 12:58:00 AM

Hey Nan, great poem, you know she will always be there, in your heart! Don't forget she love you and always will! this poem really expresses felling's in a deeper meaning!! - Phoenix :)

Ink Empress

Date: 9/17/2023 5:40:00 AM

This is so poignant and sad, made me feel the loss, how when you are left with only memories and no way to converse .. especially your mention of swing touched my heart, my grandfather used to make individual swings for every grandchild, and that was special, so i thought of that too. I feel your pain throughout and you’ve expressed very well.

Aly Bahr
Date: 9/17/2023 11:46:00 AM

Thank you very much for your comment Ink Empress, I had hoped it would reach other people who had experienced the same loss. That was written many years ago, we did end up with our granddaughter and her 2 younger half siblings 5 years later, all badly damaged. But it has been an amazing journey to raise them for the last 8 years. We have been very blessed.