I think poetry is a beautiful way to share your pain and forge means of connection and healing. That's why I thought I would share a touching poem I came across online from a grieving mother ...and, please, everyone feel free to share your poetry, as well. Here is the poem: Someday, Sweet Nicholas by MLM Some days I want to die Just to be with you again. Then I remember life’s beauty And I live to honor you. Some days I wish for one more day with you, One more moment to hold you, touch you, kiss you. Then I realize “one more” would never be enough And I choose to cherish “the ones” I had. Some days You invade my every thought. All I see is your beautiful face, your perfect body And I long to hold you again… But instead I must hold onto memories. Some days I think of all that could have been All that should have been, with you here… And my heart breaks without you – Then your brothers make my heart soar. Some days I feel such unbearable sorrow I miss you so – And I know I’d rather feel that forever Than to never have known you. Some days I see families who have not endured this pain. I envy their pure, unadulterated joy. Then I realize your life has made my joys bigger, my will stronger As I rise above the sorrow of your death. Some days I’d give anything to have you here, To see your precious face and give you all my love. Then I remember that love Is all you ever knew. Some days I glow with pride as Jo speaks of you He sends you gifts, balloons, notes – All Heaven-bound for his big brother And I smile because you are known to him, part of him, loved by him. Some days I am so overjoyed to have your brothers in my life That for a moment I can’t imagine being happier… Then I think if you were still here My joy would be uncontainable. Some day Perhaps we’ll all be together again. My sons will be reunited, My husband’s spirit will soar And finally I will feel whole. Some day My precious, beloved son, I will dance with you in Heaven And I will never let you go …For now, sweet baby, I carry you with me. You are in all I do, all I love, all that I am. Your life has defined me and we are inseparable. I love you. Mommy

Another poem online: MY CHILDREN'S NAMES The mention of my children's names May bring tears to my eyes, But it never fails to bring Music to my ears. If you are really my friend, Let me hear the beautiful music of their names. It soothes my broken heart And sings to my soul. -Author Unknown

Thanks for sharing it. I enjoyed reading it.