poetry from
the heart
When words fall short, poetry speaks. These verses are written by parents, caregivers, and loved ones whose hearts have been reshaped by pediatric cancer.
"if your heart has something to say, let it speak in verse. your words may carry someone through their darkest day."
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FEATUred poem
Neutropenia Admission
Salt dough ornaments
Cookie dough
Surprising sister and brother after school
We had plans
Your Christmas dress
came in the mail
But you’re not there
To try it on
To light up as you twirl
Instead you sleep 19 of 24 hours
(Or course I’ve counted)
After a simple fever steals your smile
Somehow, I’m lucky
I sniff what’s left of your hair
Memorizing your scent
What a privilege it is
to feel your warm blooded scalp
under my kiss
That I wipe away after
Careful to distance it
Far enough away from your face
To keep you safe
I second guess every move
On my knees, sanitizing the floor
“Mommy snuggle” garbled in between dreams and machine beeps
Written by Leah Bodenbach, RN, BSN UX Copywriter | Nurse Writer @ Tiny Health
Holistic Pediatric Nurse Coach
Blooming Motherhood, CEO + Founder
www.bloomingmotherhood.co | @bloomingmotherhood
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