My daughter's friend, six months pregnant, died suddenly, leaving us all in shock.

For Claire

For Claire

And when you've gone
What now?
Whose laugh will I hear
As ripples of flesh
Role down and up again
In mirthful
Jolliness?
Whose baleful eyes will hold mine
While tales of woe are told?
And whose baby girl will I behold
In wonder
And smile at the baleful likeness?
Not yours
For both are gone

And the hole left behind
Is fathomless.

Terry Collett
Told as only you can tell it. Fine work,. May Claire & baby rest in peace.

Paul Chafer
So, so sad, I cannot even comprehend the pain of the close loved ones, unbearable, but you do great tribute here: good one.

Gerard Lebel
Very touching Irwin. This proves once again that we are not promised tomorrow... tell those we love that we love them... today. Lovely writing...

robertchoward
Heartfelt, clear and strong. Healing to all.