You Left Dancing

Dedicated to my son and daughter-in-law who recently lost their child.

 

As soon as I could feel you move
I knew that you could dance
We labored for a name for you
The distinction wasn't by chance

We bought you toys to fill your days
We bought you clothes and planned your room
We read you books and sang you songs
While you were still within my womb

Then cursed fates were meant to be
Your fluid home was washed away
And even though we wept and prayed
You were born to us that day

Heavens angels awaited you
You came into our world
Dancing to a tune only you could hear
My love for you unfurled

We named you Aiden Carter
Spitfire was your name

You fought a battle brave and true

But you lost it just the same.

 

You await us on the other side

A shoreline too far for us to see

Departed family holds you safe

Until our souls are also free

Reviews

[Anita B Jacques]

Another beautiful write, so sad for your lost of a grandson, a very emotional tribute, you are right, Spitfire
Will be waiting to teach you the ropes where time doesn't exit, he will never feel the pains we have to face.
Thank you for sharing with me this awesome true life poem. God Bless you
Hug......Annie

[Brianna Brie]

Tis sad to read and live for sure, but what a wonderful tribute to heal. Loving write.

[Salvatore Buttaci]

Lots of poets write poems that rhyme and I cringe because they don't all handle those kinds of poems as well as you do. I loved your poem. It was well-written, honest, and of course sad.

Sal

[holly]

A lovely, lovely remembrance of not only the sorrow of loss but also the joy of preparation. Thank you for sharing this.

[Legion]

:( Sad as it is, a good tribute. Kudos.