What Is Left To Say

Huddled, hands entwined as one,
the thoughts, the dread
felt like a terrifying storm,
its destruction powerfully felt.

As the tear flowed freely
and anxieties grew,
they clung tighter, closer;
though they already knew.

The room though non-sterile
reeked an aura of death,
for in this solemn room;
their worst fears were met.

As the doctor walked in
eyes stoic, stature tall,
he uttered the words;
your baby is gone.

She fought with the spirit
of one wise beyond her years,
you may be with your baby;
her sweet soul is now free.

Huddled, hands entwined as one,
they wept together, what was left to say.
The drunk driver who killed their baby
in this karmic world;

would pay; would pay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 8:51 PM
Lynn/ this is so heartbreaking. Drunk driver killed my dear stepbrother. They rarely get punished as they should. I enjoyed finding this one tonight and wish I could see more but i have to get off very quickly now for hubbie's dinner. Luv, Andrea
Callus Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 11:45 AM
This is very touching, Lynn. It must be terrible for parents to lose a child because of some irresponsible person. Yes, Karma comes to mind, but unfortunately the child will never return:( ~ Regards // paul
Inman Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 10:44 AM
So very sad.
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