No Birthmark

A poem about the tragedy of a still-born child.

A mother cries

While she births

Three stillborn lives

Before she dies.

 

Forgotten before they can be remembered.

Author's Note

This poem was inspired by my grandmother who experienced the loss of a still-born child. The poem is meant to be extremely short so as to capture the short-lived moment during which we believe we have brought another person into the world....before we actually realise we haven't.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad story told in the short poem. I believe one of saddest things. A mother dying during birth never to take of their child. Thank you for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

[DevKass92]

Very sad indeed. Thanks.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.