Rett

Nov 29, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Gone Away

Gone Away
(Dedicated to a friend)

Gone away, gone beyond
A little life just begun
Dark of hair, rosy cheeks
Barely reached two whole weeks
Gone away, gone away

Salty are a mother's tears
Sorrow lasts so many years
Precious was the tiny pearl
Heaven holds a brand new girl
Gone away, gone away

Gone away, gone beyond
No lullabies to be sung
Memories of a little dove
Dwell forever in our love
Gone away, gone away

(Cherished memory’s we hold close,
We have been blessed more than most.
In fate we wonder, in life we know.
Sometime’s the Lord proclaims it so.
Gone away, Gone away.)

(Till I meet you on that day.)

(Rest in peace Kelsey)
(Nov.15,2007-Nov. 29,2007)

— Rett, Nov 29, 2008

About the Author

Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

Eduardo Cruz

17 years 6 months ago

Rett,

my heart felt condolences to you and the family of this innocent child. This puts so much pain in my heart. I especial feel useless when it's a child that passes away. May the child be in his memory, until the day of the resurrection. Eddie

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Eddie

I told them I would post it. SIDS. Last year was very rough on them. This year isn't much better, but they have another on the way. I think that will help. One day they will be reunited with Kelsey. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

rainbow

17 years 6 months ago

Some women will find this a

Some women will find this a hard read, One Never forgets, Men usually have a job to compensate some of the stress but mom has held it and waited for so long, You have a beautiful tribute here for Kelsey, it was the very right thing to do for them, Rain--(bow)

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Rainbow

You are so right. It is very hard on the women. They have carried the child, felt every movement, anticipated the arrival, loved it from the very beginning and then to lose it so suddenly is unbelievably tough. It affects us men pretty badly also, but we haven't been such an intimate part of the gestation process like the mother has. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

themoonman

17 years 6 months ago

Rett...

a very compassionate write for the hardest of times... losing a child to SIDS must undoubtedly be one of those heart-shattering times... I would like to offer my condolences to the family and my hope that all is well with the life on the way... damnit... you got me tearing up... thank you Richard

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

They will appreciate it Richard

I wrote this for them last year and when I asked them if they minded if I posted it, they were thrilled that others would know about their Kelsey. I told them I would copy it and the comments it received. I think it will help them to know that other people know about their little girl. Thank you Richard. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

Janice Pearce

17 years 6 months ago

Gone Away

A great tribute here Rett, There cannot be anything more devastating than the loss of a child~ _____________________________ To write a touching poem, you must gently stir the soul, if it brings forth tears or smiles, then the story was beautifully told. ________Janice Pearce_________

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Janice

Children are so precious and it is so much sorrow when one is lost. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

prayersbyPatty

17 years 6 months ago

Great Tribute Rett

This was sad to read............... no words Patty

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

No words Necessary Patty

It happens my friend. (hugs) Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Julie

Let me know if I can have your permission to incorporate those lines because It really adds to the poem. I will be more than happy to give you credit, but those lines are really great! Glad you liked it and were moved to write those words. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks julie

Changes have been made. Beautiful ending. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

tbeaudet

17 years 6 months ago

A Heartfelt Poem

Rett, a very touching tribute... The repetition hit home. I'll say no more. Tom

Rett

17 years 6 months ago

Thanks Tom!

I appreciate it. Hope thanksgiving went well. Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

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