"Quiet Time"
© by Dr. Michael Berman

A verse written for a mother
who lost her baby while
she was in labor. "Quiet Time"
the baby spent in her womb.

I loved
the quiet time I spent
when every heart beat
you had sent
to my flesh
and to my skin
flowed forth to bring
me peace within
your silent womb,
...I loved the silent time.


And even as
my tiny heart
labored at death's call
before my start
at birth and life,
and as I ailed,
soon no longer
to inhale
or feel your pulse to mine,
...I loved the quiet time.


My body now
apart from yours,
still lives, yet not
upon your shores,
and suffers not
nor is in pain
for within
its new domain
I can love the quiet time.
...I loved the quiet time.

Poems

Parents of a Saint Author Unknown

Quiet Time By Dr. Michael Berman

I Remember, I Remember By Joy Johnson,Centering Corp.

Our Gift By Catherine Fritea

Don't Cry for Me Author Unknown, sent by Patty Myer^*

The Busiest Day in Heaven Author Unknown

Calling Daddy from Heaven Author Unknown

A Mother's Love Submitted by Robin Thomas in memory of Daeja Johnna Thomas.

I Knew You Submitted by the Nolan Family