Wednesday's Woe - Child-Loss Grief and the Frozen Path: Thoughts on a Snowy Day ~by Maggie Helton Sims

Wednesday's Woe

Child-Loss Grief and the Frozen Path:

Thoughts on a Snowy Day

~ by Maggie Helton Sims

A precious grieving mother, Maggie Helton Sims who lost her precious son just short of three years ago, graciously allowed me to post her wonderful poem that so aptly captures our child-loss grief. She notes that poetry has been a tool that has helped her as she attempts to cope with her great loss. We thank you so much, Maggie. (I added a few pictures for illustration purposes.)

Thoughts on a Snowy Day

The snow falls quietly on the frozen path ahead

The pearlescent blanket glistens in the morning light

My eyes look past the beauty of this wonder

That once stirred in me awe and delight.

My barren heart longs to once again see

The hope of the promise of love

But now as I silently watch the snow fall

I only see snowy, white tears from above

The wonder that once enthralled me

Has disappeared in flames.

If only I could forget the past

Move on, and forget the names.

Fall, snow, fall on me

Until I can only see

The comforting blanket of God’s love

With the promise of hope for me.

There are more frosty paths that still lie ahead

Lord, the road is dark and lonely.

Light the unknown with your presence

Teach me to depend on you only.

Heal the hurt, bury the pain

Bring peace to this life again.

Until the emptiness comes to an end

And hope - like the snow – falls fresh and new again.

~ Maggie Helton Sims

Poem: Thoughts on a Snowy Day ~by Maggie Helton Sims

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