Friday, July 30, 2010

Not my words...

But so, so true.

I don't know how many of you have come across this poem before. I haven't until today, and though I am not usually in the habit of posting other people's words to this site, this one really, really struck me.

For all my pregnancy after loss mommas, for those trying for rainbow babies, and those feeling too afraid to ever try again, this is for you.

A Different Child
A Poem

A different child,
People notice
There's a special glow around you,
You grow
Surrounded by love,
Never doubting you are wanted;
Only look at the pride and joy
In your mother and father's eyes.

And if sometimes
Between the smiles
There's a trace of tears,
One day
You'll understand.

You'll understand
There was once a different child
Who was in their hopes and dreams.

That child will never outgrow the baby clothes.
That child will never keep them up at night.
In fact, that child will never be of any trouble at all
Except sometimes, in a silent moment,
When mother and father miss so much
That different child.

May hope and love wrap you warmly
And may you learn the lesson forever
How infinitely precious
How infinitely fragile
Is this life on Earth.

One day, as a young man or woman
You may see another mother's tears
Another father's silent grief
Then you, and you alone
Will understand
And offer the greatest comfort.

When all hope seems lost,
You will tell them
With great compassion,
"I know how you feel.
I am only here
Because my mother tried again."

"Written for Madoka Marietta Rosalie, from your mother,
Pandora Diane Waldron*--------March 4, 1999.

Remembering, with love, and not with sadness,
our Special Angel, Rhiannon Roxane,
who left this world 2 years ago today."

If my words can bring joy, hope or comfort to others, it is in this
way that I continue to honour the legacy of Rhiannon Roxane. Let your
child's memory be a living one, sharing the love you gave with others, and not a cold piece of stone."


-Pandora Diane Waldron

23 comments:

  1. whew... that made me feel good... but with big tears. thanks for posting.

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  2. So I have been away from the blog world for awhile, but you have remained in my thoughts! I am so, so, so happy to hear your good news! God is so good and you will remain in my prayers!

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  3. I haven't ever seen that. It is so touching.

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  4. This poem was reprinted at the back of one of the books I read immediately after Emma died. It moved me very powerfully then and it still moves me - and it's so true.

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  5. Wow, that is simply beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing that.

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  6. I have read this before and it struck me too. Thanks for reposting. It has been a while since I have read it.

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  7. Wow! I've never seen that one. It's beautiful. How are you????

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  8. Absolutely beautiful...but it brought me to tears.

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  9. ((HUG))...I just keep thinking of you...XXXX

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  10. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
    xo

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  11. O my that put me in some tears!

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  12. Thank you for sharing, it made me cry too! I will think of this poem often as we try for our rainbow baby.

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  13. This was beautiful the first time I read it... I've come back for another read and its reduced me to tears. I will be keeping this poem for my little Jasper in memory of Jordan. xx

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  14. i love that poem. stuck with me from the first moment i read it. good luck to you.

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  15. A friend sent this to me when we did our frozen transfer after Matthew died...it just hit me at the core of my heart then and in just rereading it here as you posted it, it does so now. With lots of tears too.

    You are right...words so true!
    xoxo

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  16. I cried the first time I read this poem. And I am crying again.

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  17. I have never read this poem before. So true and so beautiful!

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  18. I think pregnancy reiterates grief.

    It's a final confirmation that she isn't coming back, you know? That life moves on and you are excited but she isn't coming back.

    Thinking about you alot.

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  19. I am Pandora Diane MacMillan*(formerly Waldron), author of the poem, "A Different Child" written on March 4, 1999, which Once A Mother on FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010 posted to your web site.

    This poem was written to tell Madoka Marietta Rosalie about the sister, Rhiannon Roxane, she will never meet, and to tell her how much she is loved and wanted. It is dedicated to Madoka Marietta Rosalie Waldron, and to all children whose parents will always miss...A Different Child.

    The correct version of the poem appears on FictionPress www.fictionpress.com/s/87202/1/A-Diffferent-Child
    I would appreciate it if your copy of the poem would include my original dedication:

    "------for Madoka Marietta Rosalie, from your mother,
    Pandora Diane Waldron*--------March 4, 1999.

    Remembering, with love, and not with sadness,
    our Special Angel, Rhiannon Roxane,
    who left this world 2 years ago today."

    If my words can bring joy, hope or comfort to others, it is in this
    way that I continue to honour the legacy of Rhiannon Roxane. Let your
    child's memory be a living one, sharing the love you gave with others, and not a cold piece of stone.

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    1. It is an honor to add that dedication at the bottom. I can't even express how much the words of this poem have resonated with me. Thank you so much for writing it. I am honored to have had you visit my page.

      I would love to email you, as I had a question for you, but don't see an email address listed for you. If you see this message Pandora, please email me at doinggoodinhername (at) gmail (dot) com. Thank you so much.

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