This piece leaves me speechless. I cry for your loss and I feel your pain. This was obviously a difficult piece to write and share- I applaud your courage for doing so. The description is beyond words. Thank you for this piece!

Exquisite writing. The restrained and delicate, fluid, yet bold and powerful imagery and description so appropriate to the meanining. A memorable, unusual poem, full of feeling yet real poetic skill.

Poignant, sense of loss profound. (Recall our loss with my wife's second pregnancy. Very traumatic!) Thank God for His healing of spirit and mind.

This brought tears to my eyes, my son and his wife went through a very difficult miscarriage just last December. My son's first biological baby. Poetry was my way of dealing with the loss. My husband and I released a baloon with a poem attached to the little angel who was not yet ready to join us as a way of dealing. How brave of you to share this with us now. smh

This leaves me breathless. Having the last three words on separate lines makes a strong impact.

I think you're doing fine.

...genie, sheesh, what a read, melady...what pathos and care your words allow...speechless, of course as we try to say the unsayable...much love, chaz

This was such a beautiful expression, the impact of a well delivered punch to the midsection. A loss I too can relate to, having had two miscarriages myself, the most recent only 3 years ago. Your words capture the desolation perfectly. I went a little crazy myself, so I know just what you mean about not addressing it. Writing IS such good therapy. Thank you for sharing.

Such courage. You are a hero in my eyes to cross such a private boundary. I will always think the word "courage" when I think of you or see your name on another posted poem. Such a poem. Going in my favorites from a favorite.

Heavy duty stuff here. Superbly expressed...easily tugs the heart strings. Well done Gen.

Genevieve, you've taken a part of your life and refined it into a poem with such substance and sadness. This was eloquently written and I could feel the emotion flowing from each word.

Hi Genevieve, This is beautifully written. I realize this was hrad to write, but it helps to do it. My younger sister lost her second child. She hasn't never spoke about it with me. So sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs. I also agree withe others too.

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Oh, this is so sad and so well crafted - this moment between you and your man. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sometimes it happens that way, and for whatever "reasons" there is a sense of profound powerlessness and crushing grief like no other. I've had "life interrupted" twice, and there is no other experience that stays with you as long or as deeply. I am so awed and honored that you have shared it here. The sharpness of it does soften with years, and I will be praying that the soft edges of your hair are soothed by sweet summer winds. Blessings.

I had a miscarriage about 10 years ago. I remember the blood running down my leg and the tears running down my face at the same time. Your words touched me. We will mourn and love our babies until we see them again.