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Unplanned, not unwanted

TW: Miscarriage and baby loss

By Chloe GilholyPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Unplanned, not unwanted
Photo by Paolo Nicolello on Unsplash

Unplanned, but unwanted.

Father said you were better off dead.

And he's glad he didn't have to raise you.

*

Unexpected, but not unloved.

Father said move on, you'll be fine.

He felt nothing about you at all.

*

Unseen, but always cherished.

They say you never existed

Because you were never born

*

Unforseen little angels 

They say everything happens

For a reason but the trauma lives on

*

I wonder what I could have done

To save you angels, I Got told I wouldn't

Have been able to cope with you.

*

I'm sad I can't prove them wrong

They took my rights and dreams away

At least they can't take yours away





sad poetry

About the Creator

Chloe Gilholy

I live in Oxfordshire, England. I used to write a lot of fan fiction and mainly just write poetry now. I've been to over 20 countries and written many books. I'm currently working on a horror story called Heavenly Seas.

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  • Angie the Archivist 📚🪶about a year ago

    Very sad poem… you’re so right, every life is precious 💙.

  • Mariann Carrollabout a year ago

    I hope this was healing for you. I felt the sadness in this poem. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs!!

  • This was so poignant and emotional. Loved your poem!

  • Daphsamabout a year ago

    Oh my, this is heartbreaking. Very powerful message.

  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Heartbreaking!!!

  • Judey Kalchik about a year ago

    I hope the writing is also part of the healing for you.

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