Grey Thoughts

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Initial Grief

She hears

A baby cry

Instantly awake

Hums a lullaby 

Walks to cradle

It is not there

Reaches out

Touches air

Reality dawns

Child stillborn

Held warm body

Unable to mourn

Inhabits

Bubble of disbelief

Indescribable world

Initial grief


By Margaret Karim

From: United Kingdom