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Ladybug

January 1, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 10 Comments

for Andie…


Maybe she was simply needed
In another place, too perfect for this one. The
Raw reality of her
Absence still fresh years later. Taken just after
Christmas—the sheer timing cruel. A
Loss so incomprehensible
Especially in
One so young. Life unrolls in delicate,
Fragile waves, ridden but not understood. We
Trust 
He has a plan
Even while we
Languish, gasping for air. And then
A reminder. Hope, love, beauty touches the
Depths of a mother’s heart.
Yellow, raw pain soothed as hundreds of ladybugs—
Brilliant red dots of joy—
Uproot 
Grief. If only for a moment.

Miracle of the Ladybug
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talya

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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:05 am

    beautiful! so sorry for this loss. prayers for this sweet family!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 1, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      Thank you Ashley.

      Reply
  2. Kim Croisant says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:19 am

    just beautiful and I too am so sorry for her loss. I lost my adult son 3 years ago and so I know how she is feeling. She will ALWAYS need you…never ever forget her. It seems everyone has forgotten that I lost my only child. It saddens me.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 1, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      I am so sorry for your loss Kim. I can’t imagine.

      Reply
  3. Angela says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:28 am

    I don’t think anyone {unless they have experienced it} can ever imagine the heartbreak of the loss of a child. My heart hurts to think of it. Beautiful poem.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 1, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      Thank you Angela and I agree – it’s unimaginable to me.

      Reply
  4. Michelle Hancock says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:47 am

    That was beautifully written. So sorry to hear for her loss. I can’t even imagine the pain she must be feeling.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 1, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you Michelle.

      Reply
  5. All That Glitters says

    January 1, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    This makes my heart hurt. I’m so sorry!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 1, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you for your comment. It is heartbreaking.

      Reply

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