TO CHLOE

poem by: Ann Parks
Written on Jan 06, 2015 

Chloe I can only imagine
how your grandad felt
carrying your small white coffin
in his strong shaking arms.
Please sweet darling
never forget
it was he who named you
 Chloe Louise.

When you were born I knitted for you
and every stitch held excitement and pride
alas dear one 
I was never to meet
your grandad's darling
his Chloe Louise.

When you were in a coma
he sat by your side
his princess dress present
hidden under your bed.
Please little Chloe
for I know you will
please help your grandad
in all that you can!
He hasn't many pennies
but has so much to give
his eyes full of sorrow
his heart full of tears.

So when  your great grandma 
is teaching you to knit 
and you're skipping with Angels
and stroking your pets
and fluffing up clouds
and growing so fast
please remember this :
That grandad loves you
his Chloe Louise.

 

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ann parks commented:
Chloe was 6....she had a lung transplant which was unsuccesful. Writing this poem helped me with the situation....RIP Chloe
louise bridges commented:
beautiful poem! writing really does help instead of holding it all inside!
Christopher Russon commented:
I like this poem.Very touching. And you are correct in saying writing helps Sadly many hold there pain inside.
A previous user commented:
This is heartbreaking. It steals my breath. Thank you for sharing. God bless you
Edward shields commented:
Can feel the pain. Great poem.
Frank Hornby . commented on Aug 14, 2021 at 12:13pm
So sad, so very sad.....and yes it is a form of therapy, putting it on paper....beautiful...

 

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