Mothers Day is always bittersweet for me, I am so thankful for my two beautiful daughters but there is a part of me that still grieves for the ones I wasn’t able to carry to term. Miscarriage, though unfortunately all too common, is often not talked about, as if there is a shame there. This is for all of the women who have felt that pain.
I Never Knew
I never knew a soul could sing
until I felt mine become more.
I never knew a soul could ache
until I watched mine slip to the floor.
I never knew a soul could weep
until I kissed the tears from my own.
I never knew a soul could mourn
until I couldn’t bring mine home.
I never knew a soul could leave
until I had to beg mine to stay.
I never knew a soul could rage
until the day mine faded away.
I never knew a soul could wish
until mine was left alone.
I never knew a soul could heal
until another was placed in my own.
© Nicole Lyons 2017
Nicole Lyons 
I don’t have enough hands to count the people who have gone through this, it rips out my heart.
I would give anything to help those who suffer from this pain.
This is beautiful Nicole xoxoxo
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I have know women and their mates who have suffered this, one couple who did so at least three times that I know of, plus an ectopic pregnancy that had to be surgically terminated. They did finally bring a daughter into the world after many years of trying.
This is heart breakingly beautiful.
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Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
Nicole writes for all those who have known a special king of loss.
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This is never easy, and the pain doesn’t just go away. Not even when we are later blessed with a child we are able to carry to term. I went through the same thing, after years of thinking I couldn’t conceive. Then a few more before my son came along. My thoughts are with you. You’re not alone.
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Amazng and worthwhile poetry. You made the reader feel your sadness and your hope.
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Thank you so much for reading and for your comment.
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You are welcome Nicole.
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Please read and enjoy the words of a talented writer.
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Thank you for the reblog
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You are welcome. A wonderful poem.
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Thank you so much
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You’re most kindedly welcome!
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love this so much 🙂 I agree fully.
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Thank you, beautiful.
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Incredibly beautiful and touching. Thankyou for writing this.
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I’m so sad for you. This is poignant and beautiful. X
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Thank you
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