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Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse

Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse
are painted on walls of green.
A maple crib stands in the corner.
It's a picture perfect scene.

There is only one thing missing
in this room so perfectly designed.
The baby was never to take a breath.
You have to wonder what God had in mind.

Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse
live behind an ever closed door.
To look at the would-be parents
you couldn't tell who was grieving more.

Not all plans have happy endings;
some endings never seem to end.
How much sadness can two people take
before they break instead of bend.

Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse
are painted on walls of green
in a room now shrouded in sadness
where no child will ever be seen.




~~~ 03/01/2013 ~~~
     Francine Roberts

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Lacey Jones

Date: 2/26/2024 5:16:00 PM

What a powerful, moving poem, Francine. Heartbreaking and provoking. This is absolutely my favorite from you.

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/17/2021 5:18:00 PM

What a powerful poem, Francine. So glad it is published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~

Ray Zottola

Date: 9/1/2020 8:58:00 AM

Love the poem particularly the time period. Does Winnie and Mickey exist in the lives of parents today or is it sponge bob? Thanks for sharing!

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 8/31/2020 8:37:00 PM

Brilliant!! Such a wonderful poem! Fave for me!!

Francine Roberts
Date: 8/31/2020 8:40:00 PM

thank you

Donald J Bennett

Date: 8/31/2020 3:55:00 PM

Wow, That strikes right near you heart. Fantastic write. thanks for sharing.

Francine Roberts
Date: 8/31/2020 8:40:00 PM

thank you

Angela Tawney-Nicholas

Date: 8/31/2020 3:48:00 PM

This poem definitely captured the feeling of such a profound loss. Actually had me tear up a bit. Really well written!

Francine Roberts
Date: 8/31/2020 8:41:00 PM

thank you , I was definitely crying when I wrote it

Pat Adams

Date: 7/17/2017 7:29:00 PM

I am in awe of your writing abilities! Very sad and moving, it demands to be read again and again. One of my favs. Amazing. Roger (Pat)rick 80]

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/9/2014 12:27:00 AM

Francine, Congratulation, on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/7/2014 5:16:00 PM

Very sad poem Francine, it is hard to wonder why stuff like this happens in life, and the effects it has on everyone involved. Grats on being featured this week, I did enjoy your emotional poem.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/7/2014 4:28:00 AM

a fine piece Francine, re living many memories again. God bless, Gordon

The Situation

Date: 2/11/2013 2:11:00 PM

Why not adopt?

Joseph May

Date: 2/10/2013 4:16:00 AM

congrats on your win Francine

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/9/2013 8:38:00 PM

Francine, stopping by to say hi, and check out all of Leonora's fun and fabulous contest Pooh and Disney tooooo winners*LOL :-) love your poem ... Good-night ~ LINDA "

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/9/2013 12:33:00 PM

Soch a strong yet sad story.. Francine I must congratulste y you on your win with this piece.."

Len Gasun

Date: 2/9/2013 9:19:00 AM

Congratulations my dear Francine on your win and great entry in my “Disney Kids/Winnie and Mickey” poem writing contest. I extremely enjoyed reading your awesome poem/story. Thank you so much! Love/hugs, Leonora

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/29/2013 10:19:00 PM

The death of a baby is a terrible thing for any family. You have described everything very well as usual, Francine.

Debbie Duncan

Date: 1/19/2013 11:37:00 PM

This is awesomely written , I do know how you feel. If in fact this was you. I had two in a row. about 8 months apart, tears in my eyes now, just thinking about it, I wanted to die. If I had a third one, I would of "Stopped" trying. ,, Thank you for reading my Family Hair, my sisters middle name is Francis ;}

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 1/12/2013 2:05:00 PM

This kind of tears my heart out Francine. The ache must be so hard to bear especially when so many are on the way and someone ends it. To have everything in place and not have the reason is more than sad. Love, Elizabeth

Kathryn Collins

Date: 1/7/2013 8:24:00 AM

Francine - So moving is this piece I cry for all I know who feel that pain. Your poem reaches a place deep within that leaves Mickey and Winnie waiting forever. This brings me back to a poem I posted called to Bruno Sits about my daughter. We were fortunate to have had her for 21 years. love, Kathy

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 1/6/2013 11:44:00 AM

Oh gosh this is sad Francine xx

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/4/2013 6:52:00 PM

so sad Francine...Light & Love sigh..

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/4/2013 3:39:00 PM

this is so very sad but beautifully written.

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 1/3/2013 7:07:00 PM

Oh, Francine...heartbreaking. Your poem is powerful and honest. I tried so hard to let go of my miscarriage when I was pregnant the second time, but I was scared. I didn't touch the nursery until close to my due date, and even then I was still scared as because of my advanced age I had a higher chance of stillbirth. My heart goes out to parents who suffer this immeasurable loss. There is not enough support in our communities for parents who have faced this... your poem speaks volumes. xox Cyndi

Francine Roberts
Date: 1/3/2013 7:49:00 PM

I wish this wasn't based on true events, unfortunately......

Joe Flach

Date: 1/3/2013 6:24:00 PM

This puts a tear in my eye, Francine. It is a sad fact of life, that some people get so close to realizing their dream, painting Winnie and Mickey, and then suffering a hearbreaking loss. The painted room serving as a daily reminder of what did not come their way. Nicely done - now, pass the tissue.

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