L Milton Hankins Poet Verse

Paulette - 1

You were our first-born, our sweet baby girl
We named you Paulette, and I’ll never forget
Holding you when you arrived on that wintry day
So long ago, but then they told us you were gone,
That we would not be taking you home, Paulette,
Your little lungs were simply not strong enough
Though you seemed perfect in every other way.

Written November 11, 2021
For “Paulette – 1” poetry contest
Sponsored by Julia Ward

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Delice Arleen Skelly November 14, 2021 at 3:12 AM So sad....Delice L Milton Hankins November 14, 2021 at 8:41 AM Written for a contest, Delice. Although, I am very sympathetic toward young parents who lose a newborn.

Caren Krutsinger November 12, 2021 at 10:39 PM Oh how sad; and how horribly heartbreaking. God bless you. L Milton Hankins November 13, 2021 at 9:06 AM Written for the contest, Caren. Cheer up!

Beryl Edmonds November 12, 2021 at 8:40 PM So sorry to read this Milton, it’s so sad… Belle L Milton Hankins November 13, 2021 at 9:07 AM Well, I'm glad it was heartrending. It was for the contest, but I never lost a newborn. Now, my sister did, and that was very, very sad.

Tom Cunningham November 12, 2021 at 5:34 AM So sad Milton, no parent should have to bury their child, life can be so cruel. Tom L Milton Hankins November 12, 2021 at 8:23 AM So true, Tom. The loss of a newborn is heartbreaking, and never forgotten.

Regina Mcintosh November 12, 2021 at 4:20 AM So sad... God bless you friend. Love, Gina L Milton Hankins November 12, 2021 at 8:23 AM Thank you so much, Gina. It was a write for the contest.

Sotto Poet November 11, 2021 at 8:31 PM Nothing is more horrible than losing an infant, and I hope this is merely a story, but if it is true, I understand how you felt so many years ago, Milton. And I'm sorry for what happened. L Milton Hankins November 12, 2021 at 8:24 AM It's a story I wrote for the Paulette contest, but I think it is real for anyone who has lost a newborn they looked so forward to receiving into their family. Thanks, Lasaad.