For this week’s Wednesday Words, I am reposting an earlier poem I wrote, by request from Jennie of the blog Edspire. So some of you may have read this before, but not on Wednesday Words.
Jennie tragically lost her beautiful baby Matilda Mae to cot death, on 2nd Feb 2013.
In support of the charity FSID, which is changing it’s name to The Lullaby Trust, Jennie is hosting a linky for all bloggers willing to write a post on the theme of lullabies. For any of you wanting to read the posts or take part, visit Jennies post on The Lullaby Trust.
#WednesdayWords is still on as usual for you to link up your quotes, poetry, prose, short stories and lyrics below. If you wish to take on the Lullaby theme for Jennie too – then even better.
I represent to you, the poem I wrote for Jennie…
TWINKLE TWINKLE MATILDA MAE for Jennie, David, Esther and William.
Twinkle twinkle Matilda Mae
Did you have fun in heaven today?
You shine so brightly over the sea,
the prettiest star in the sky to see.
Watching your family all day long,
smiling at them through natures song
Twinkle twinkle Matilda Mae
Did you have fun in heaven today?
Did you show the angels your magic smile,
clapping excitedly all the while.
Flapping your own beautiful wings,
knowing there’s wonder in all of Gods things.
Twinkle twinkle Matilda Mae
Did you have fun in heaven today?
Crawling all over the cotton wool clouds,
laughing and cooing baby babbling sounds.
Your sweet laughter fills the heavy air
and answers every human prayer.
Twinkle twinkle Matilda Mae
Did you have fun in heaven today?
Blowing kisses to your big bro and sis,
making sure they catch them and never miss.
They may not always see your love,
but feel in their hearts, their sister above.
Twinkle twinkle Matilda Mae
Did you have fun in heaven today?
Sending angel cuddles to daddy and mummy ,
stroking the place you were in her tummy.
Wiping away all sadness and tears,
trying your best to calm their fears.
Twinkle twinkle Matilda Mae
Did you have fun in heaven today?
You are missed so much, here on earth,
a tribute to how very much your life was worth.
You sit hoping that soon we will not cry,
as you wave happily from the sky.
Twinkle twinkle Matilda Mae
Did you have fun in heaven today?
We see you in the stars and bright sunbeams ,
as you show us light, from dark, it seems.
You are in all the colourful rainbows
and the love from here to you, forever shows.
Twinkle twinkle Matilda Mae
Did you have fun in heaven today?
We must trust you are at peace now,
but never forgetting us, no way no how.
Tell us about your happy times, whilst we sleep,
and in our dreams, your memories we’ll keep.
Written by Emma Day. Copyright handed over to Jennie.
Please do not reproduce without obtaining permission from www.edspire.co.uk
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So very moving and touching x God bless Matilda Mae
shahnaz recently posted..#Wednesdaywords
Lovely poem xx
Emma of all the poems written for Jennie and Matilda Mae. The one remains my favourite xx
Helen Braid recently posted..The Lucky Star
Tears in my eyes, just beautiful x
InstinctiveMum recently posted..Rest Now Under Stars and Moon
What a lovely poem, tears in my eyes reading it.
That’s a brilliant poem Emma xx
This poem is just so beautiful Emma whilst sad this is such a lovely way to picture little Matilda xx
Lovely poem and a charity that means a lot to my family also.
The Real MUmmy recently posted..Wednesday Words
What a lovely poem! So beautifully written x
Rachel recently posted..Lullaby
I specially love that last line… Says it all, for me!
Firefly Phil recently posted..Wednesday Words: 10 April 2013
This is absolutely beautiful! Stunningly written and really touches the heart xx
Natasha recently posted..The Lullaby Trust
I’ve linked up my poem for the lullaby trust as well. It’s now part of NaPoWriMo which will really expand its reach.
Emma at llmcalling recently posted..Caterpillar death #NapoWriMoDayNine
I read this in the early hours on my phone, but I wasn’t awake enough to comment. It made me cry big fat tears….Absolutely gorgeous words xx
mummiafelice recently posted..Hush, Little baby
I’m thinking on the Lullaby theme, and can feel something on the way. This is beautiful, and I’m sending love to Jennie through you. *hug*
SarahC (@madyline) recently posted..Wednesday Words -Slow Reader, – Allan Ahlberg
Lovely, beautiful poem for Matilda and her family x
Danielle Askins recently posted..Little Angels in the Sky
LOVE LOVE LOVE this.
So sweet and so thoughtful. I can imagine Tilda playing in Heaven, which is a lovely thought to have in this tragedy, thank you for sharing xx
Michelle Crowther recently posted..The Crowther Clan Lullaby – Supporting The Lullaby Trust!
I loved this when you first published it, I still love it – beautiful xx
such a beautiful poem xx
wendy recently posted..#Wednesdaywords
I LOVE this poem and it is still as moving as the day I first read it. Thank you for linking up and helping to spread awareness of The Lullaby Trust
xx
Emma, that’s just beautiful x x
Cass@frugalfamily recently posted..Growing up too fast….
This poem is perfect for sharing with Esther and William. I am making them each a photo book of Tilda and this poem is what I am using for the text. We often talk about Baby Tilda in the sky. Esther and William talk about her catching bubbles and flying around with her wings. Pink and purple of course x Thank you for such a wonderful poem x Thank you x
Jennie recently posted..Mile in Memory of Matilda Mae at The Rare Breeds
Oh Jennie you are more than welcome. I am so glad that I could write something to help. You have such admirable strength. Esther and William are so lucky to have you. xx