A moment of silence

By wandering druid

Where is the moment of silence
In this hurried world
To pray and cry from the loss
Of an unborn child
Who'll never live her dreams
Who'll never laugh and run wild

Where is the moment of silence
In this wretched place
To remember the small spark
That graced
This existence
If only
For a limited time

A moment of silence
In a world of violence
heartache and pain
Is almost unheard of
Especially when no one had time
To get to know her

But she touched the souls
Of those who hoped she would live
With the most precious gift
She had to give
An appreciation for life
And a realization of
How short
It really is

Take a moment of silence
To reflect
On her short life
And how we often neglect
To revel in our own
And remember to give life
A little respect

And could someone write something
Better than this
To honor the memory
Of one who'll be missed
'Cause my words aren't strong enough
To truly honor her

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Copyright 2005 onelastbreath
Published on Thursday, June 16, 2005.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: I just read this. It happened. To my mother. She was going to have a baby boy, instead he died. Miscarriage? Maybe... Now I have a little sister. I wonder everyday what would my little brother be doing right now..

  • A former member wrote: i know who this was inteded for...but a few years ago, my mom lost her baby, my sister...and,wow, this made me think of her...this really hit home. i'm in tears

  • ShardsofSilence On Wednesday, June 22, 2005, ShardsofSilence (219)By person wrote:

    you did an amazing job..no doubt about it..beautifully written with loving expression

  • LovelyAssassinx On Monday, June 20, 2005, LovelyAssassinx (151)By person wrote:

    This is really a wonderful work. It speaks so much truth. You did a great job on this. I think everyone should read it. ~Sara

  • Mr King On Friday, June 17, 2005, Mr King (547)By person wrote:

    i'm at a loss for words...

  • Mr King On Friday, June 17, 2005, Mr King (547)By person wrote:

    thank you so much for this my friend... Always, Seth

  • A former member wrote: *bows her head in respect*

  • A former member wrote: Very mournful.Sort of a slap in the face,How could they take so much without a moment of silence for the thigns noone seem to stop and care about for one moment.I completely understand.

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