I lost my one and only baby girl on May 7th 2015 at 8:05pm at the coast general referral hospital in Msa Kenya. She was born on 5th May with a cleft lip palate(easily correctable) but she died of nurse's negligence. She was feeding her while chatting with colleagues and not paying attention to my baby, I noticed and how she was leaving her unattended and asked her respectfully but she retorted and asked me if I was teaching her how to work....shortly after I noticed white stuff coming from the nose and on asking her she hurriedly checked, what followed was nurses coming and leaving and then a clinical officer, then a doctor, within no time, sucking pipes, oxygen etc...that marked the beginning of sleepless night and stress and by Thursday 7th May 2015, the worst happened. The pain of leaving the hospital with a dead child, burying that beautiful smile and going home empty handed...I mourn her almost daily, the pain of never getting another girl is even harder to handle...
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Thank you so much, so happy you enjoyed it!
Have a blessed day,
~Lisa
Hear, hear. I couldn't agree more. Excellent poem. Very best wishes, Ann.
You are really correct Rosalin, the way he described the life of a fisherman, the continuous effort and sacrifice to stand independent, and the powerful smile used, make the poem a classic one. Best wishes, J.C.E
I know you posted this many years ago and I'm a bit late. But may I suggest the books Letters to the Lost and More than you can Tell, both by Brigid Kemmerer. I haven't personally gone through abuse but I have emotional trauma caused by a member in my family. Those books among others have instilled hope in my life.
I don't know if they accurately portray abuse but I hope they help.
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Yes indeed this poem has a strong emotional impact on me . It brings tears to my eyes
Because of :
Who shall we turn to Lord ?
You Alone is the Way, the Truth and Eternal Life
- May this prayer helps all those that are lost and grieving in this hard world
God is the only ANSWER.
This is a beautifully written piece with a profound message. Best wishes, J.C.E
This is a beautifully written piece with a profound message. Best wishes, J.C.E
Thank you, Antionette! For you nice
comment on my poem.
You are really correct Beryl, no matter what or how long love last, love will always to be treasured part of our future and past.
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