Poem: Token Token While I sleepBeside my bed, unseen,A daisy wilts.A gift from my son,Who ran in the sunTumbled and roaredThought of meAnd picked a flower;My share of his sunshine day. While I sleepI miss itI mis...

#Poem: #Token

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Poem: All the Questions **TRIGGER WARNING: This poem is about missed/early miscarriage and therefore may be upsetting to some readers.** All the Questions How can I miss you?I never knew you.How can I feel empty?You’d barely...

Poem: All the Questions *Trigger warning: Early/missed miscarriage*

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Poem: Living Death Living death Still, leadenEyes closed, mouth dryI lie; not dead, but resting.A dog whimpers (my dog)Children giggle and shriek (my children)Muscles tense instinctivelyThen a low tone shushes and peace...

#Poem: Living Death

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