Saturday 10 February 2007

Ava's Poem by Theresa Carter

Wanted to post this fantastic poem that we, as MSF'ers put into a QLD paper for Ava and her family...it is very poignant to me. It also means so much as my good friend Theresa (whom I like to call T) wrote it on the community's behalf. T knows things. Big hug to T!

In a box in your Mum's study
is an ocean of tears
from a group of mums who love you
and are holding her so near'
They hadn't all got to meet you
but love you just so much
from seeing your curls and smiles
through your mummy's magic touch

Your smile could light a whole room
your eyes could do no wrong
your spirit was so empowering
your love of life so strong
we know you now play with angels
and dance among the stars
we know that you will send
mummy your love down from afar
be free from pain sweet ava
let the angels take your hand
show you where you can still see
your family as they try to understand
sleep peacefully sweet baby
in soft white clouds above
always knowing just how much you meant
to us whose lives that you have touched


In the morning, Ava will be laid to rest. You know it isn't right that a parent outlives their child.

Love to all.

1 comment:

Trudi said...

No it isnt fair Kate not fair at all!