Losing You Before I Knew

My heart is heavy and my soul aches,
I didn't know I was carrying you but it was too late.

I was crushed when that plus line showed through,
For that was the sign I had lost you.

I will never get the chance to hear your heartbeat,
Or see the outline of your little hands and feet.

I think about you often and try to not let the sadness show,
I know I must be strong through the highs and lows.

We never got the chance to meet and we don't have a birthday to celebrate,
Yet, I know I'll meet you one day in front of heaven's gate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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February 10, 2014 at 4:27 PM
Nicole, congratulations.. I WOULDN'T want to relive this either. Loving it ~SKAT~
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January 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM
The loss that you experienced is a really hard one..I can feel your pain..Great emotive winning work..Congrats..Sara
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January 9, 2014 at 9:45 PM
Congratulation for a fine win in the contest. enjoyed the poem, Nicole
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December 6, 2013 at 6:03 AM
- A heartbreaking poem - sorry for your loss Nicole ! <3 <3 <3 - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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