Baby Death Poems
Poems for Infant Loss
Death of a loved one is always a cause for mourning. However, when a baby dies, there is a sadness that goes beyond normal grief. We are programmed to expect that the old outlive the young. When a person who has lived a full life passes away, there is a sense that everything is as it should be. When a baby passes, who has not even has the chance to experience life, his death seems meaningless. If he was meant to die so soon why did he even come into the world?
43 Poems for Sudden Infant Death or Baby Loss
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1. Baby Boy
Poem Saying Goodbye To Unborn SonThere are no words to say but, "I love you,"
For I've shed tears to not have heard you coo.
A mother's joy turned to grief in a moment so fast,
Hard to bear that your heartbeat had passed.
Instead of Heaven sent, you were sent to Heaven to be;
You're another guardian angel to watch over me.
I was blessed enough to hold you so dear.
I will try and fight all emotions of shedding a tear.
Baby boy, baby boy, just know,
You will always be loved; you'll see my tears flow.
I must admit I don't agree of what plan
God had for you and me.
I shall not be angry or fall apart;
Please just know I love you with all my heart.
I'll see you someday in the future not so near,
'Til then, baby boy, I'll love you from here.
Latest Shared StoryYou were here, you were near. You grew, and I knew you were alive. I felt you move, I saw you grow, I heard your heart beat. My boy, that was your name, until I could learn to love your name....
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2. Heaven's Rocking Chair
Are there rocking chairs in Heaven
where little babies go?
Do the angels hold you closely
and rock you to and fro?
Do they talk silly baby talk
to get a smile or two,
and sing the sleepy lullabies
I used to sing to you?
My heart is aching for you,
my angel child so dear.
You brought such joy into my life
the short time you were here.
I know you're in a happy place
and in God's loving care.
I dream each night I'm rocking you
in Heaven's rocking chair.Latest Shared StoryOn July 8, 2017, I lost my precious three month old granddaughter. She was at the sitter's and was found face down in the playpen. I received the call to rush to the hospital while my...
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3. Hills & Valleys
The hills, the valleys
and the bends.
Going up and down each day,
wondering if my heart will mend.
Sure, the pain will lessen
and I'll genuinely smile once more,
but the emptiness will stay
and my heart will forever be sore.
You were all I ever wanted,
and now you'll never be.
You were going to be my future;
now that has ceased for me.
I can't help this feeling
of feeling so alone,
but I just can't talk about it.
I don't want to be a moan.
So I'll keep writing
and talking to you in my mind.
Until we meet one day
and then true joy I will find.
I'm not saying
it's going to be soon,
even if it's years from now,
my joy will be over the moon.
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4. The Strength You Gave Me
Poem By Father Of Dead BabyThey tell me it's amazing how I've stayed so strong,
but they don't see how I cry when I hear your song.
They see the smile on my face but miss the hurt in my eye.
I would rather seem rude than let them see me cry.
I put on this front as I don't want the world to see
the pain and sorrow so deep inside me.
I don't act this way 'cause I'm ashamed to feel the way I do.
I act this way in honour of you,
because although I hurt right now and my heart is broken,
I can't help but feel pride and love when your name is spoken.
My strength comes from the love you gave to me,
and it's that strength I want the world to see.
I will always love and miss you;
that I will never hide,
and when people ask me about my daughter,
they will always see my pride.
You were so precious and your memory will always live on.
I'll never be sad that I had you, only that you're gone.
My tears are not a sign of my weakness;
they are a sign of the love I have inside.
They will always fall down my cheeks
when I think of you with pride.
They say it takes a real man to admit when he is sad,
but how can I be sad when I look at the daughter that I had?
I will always have the memories of my little girl,
and you will always be my world.
Always remember you gave me this strength and that
you will always be your daddy's little girl!!!Latest Shared StoryGreat poem. My wife and I had just moved in our new house and went to sleep and woke up to our almost two-year-old baby boy not breathing. They said it was SIDS. It was the worst feeling in...
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5. Four Words
Despair.
falling deeper & deeper each day.
wondering what else I'll lose
and wondering if it'll go away.
Denial
It's something I sometimes feel.
that the pain I have inside
could not possibly be real.
Sadness.
Not something that disappears
despite what I wish for
I have never ending tears.
Blame.
That's what I often do
I will never forgive myself.
My heart's permanently broken in two.
These four simple words
to describe my feelings inside.
wishing I could crawl into myself
to stay forever and hide.
There are days I wonder
if these feelings will go.
If it's possible for me
to not feel so low.Latest Shared StoryI had my baby girl on the 7th of May 2019. She was the greatest gift that I have ever received since I was born. She was so healthy and very much lively till sickness started attacking...
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6. Grandpa
The Loss Of A GrandsonDear Grandpa,
I don't want you to worry about me.
This was the plan from the very first day.
God told me to trust him, you see,
To believe and trust his way.
When Mommy told you about me,
I saw that sadness in your eyes,
What to feel or how to be.
Yes, Grandpa, I heard your cries.
I know that this was hard for you,
And I saw you on your knees,
Praying for a miracle to come true.
Your heart was on your sleeve.
I heard you scream to Jesus why,
Blaming him for losing me.
I'll always be your grandson,
And my grandpa you'll always be.
I found comfort in your arms
And the love you had for me.
I'm not far from where you are.
In your heart I'll always be.
Heaven is really a peaceful place.
I'll meet you again one day.
Keep your faith and always pray.
Know Jesus and trust his way.
I felt you hold my hand that day
And say your I love you's.
Up here, Grandpa, I can run and play.
Close your eyes, you'll see me, too.
The day I left this life to be
In heaven with someone new.,
Not only Jesus Christ, you see.
I met your grandpa, too.Latest Shared StoryThis poem is sad. It’s very sad to lose someone, especially a child or grandchild, and things like that happen all the time. What makes it even sadder is being a mom, dad, grandpa, or...
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7. Maleah Antionette Gray
God Gave Me An AngelGod gave me an angel,
A sweet, smiling baby girl.
He gave her to me...
10 little fingers, 10 tiny toes...all curled.
God gave me an angel
Whose smile could light the dark.
He gave her to me
To hold deep within my heart.
God gave me an angel
In the form of this perfect baby girl.
He gave her to me
To change my whole world.
God gave me an angel,
A special gift he gives very few.
He gave me an angel
To touch the lives of me and you.
God gave me an angel.
Though I could only keep her for a while,
He let me keep the memories
That will always make me smile.
God gave me an angel.
Her time was just for show.
He may have given me an angel,
But he never told me I'd have to let her go.
For the only problem with having an angel,
Is they're too perfect for this world
Once you've held a piece of Heaven
In the arms of your baby girl.
God gave me an angel,
This I know is true.
For my life can never be the same,
All because I met you... -
8. Goodbye To My 4 Month Baby Cousin
It's time to say goodbye,
and we don't understand why.
Today is the day we lay
our little man to rest.
Everyone knows he was the best.
He was our miracle, our dream come true,
and we are here to comfort you.
Though today we say goodbye,
just remember he never really dies,
for in our hearts his spirit lies.
If he could talk, I know he'd say,
"Mommy, daddy, please don't cry,
for I am not gone; I'm flying high.
I'm that brand new twinkle in the sky.
I know one day I'll see you again,
and until then,
hold your heads up high,
and just remember I'm standing by,
for I'm the light of the moon
and the sunlight in the sky,
so please be strong, and it won't be long
till we're together again.
Love your little man"Latest Shared StoryMy 4 month old cousin passed away almost 2 weeks ago to SIDS. He was the smiliest most angelic little boy I've ever had the pleasure of coming into contact with. This poem made me cry. Thank you
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9. Baby Boy Silas
The Loss Of A GrandchildNow we lay you down to sleep.
Our baby boy's soul to keep.
We pray you feel how much you're loved.
So many hearts you've surely touched.
You've had our hearts from day one.
A blessing above to be given a son.
I'd hoped to cradle you and rock you fast asleep,
Holding you so close feeling every single heartbeat.
To hear your first sweet words or watch that first step,
Playing peek-a-boo with you, our hearts would surely melt.
For this is not goodbye; God has promised this to me.
You will always be our baby, and in our hearts you'll always be.
For our sweet baby boy, today you've gained your wings.
As we hand you back to God, we can hear those angels sing.
Heaven will be waiting for you, and until that day you greet us,
Our baby you'll always be; letting go unto the arms of Jesus. -
10. A Beautiful Little Angel
Poem About Losing FirstbornHeart full of joy and excitement
To meet you face to face.
Months of waiting and anticipating
To give you my soft embrace.
Amazed at God's blessed marvel,
I watched in wonder as you grew.
For nine months you were my daily miracle,
Every move I felt, sparked a love so new.
Now my little one lies here with me,
In a deep slumber she'll forever be.
Pretty eyes I'll never be able to see,
Nor hear her voice be filled with glee.
My heart is in grief; it feels so empty.
The reason you're gone is still a mystery.
You are my beautiful little angel.
Most treasured but not meant to be with me.
Rest now, my beautiful little angel...
You are loved and you will be missed.
Forever in our heart is where you'll stay,
Until we see you again someday.
We love you, Khayeden Germay... -
11. My Angel Baby
I never got to see your eyes
or hold your hand or hear your cries.
All I have are dreams of you,
those of which will never come true.
My heart sank the day that I knew
I would never get to meet you.
I had made plans and had aspirations.
If only I had a little more patience.
I never thought the Lord would take you
away from me so soon.
But I'll never forget that dismal day,
around two in the afternoon.
The day I knew something was not right,
and through many tears I would have to fight.
Now, all I do is dream every night
about what life would have been like.
What if you really had been born?
But all we have are dreams of that,
and all we can do is mourn.
We will not mourn for you though,
because we know you're where you need to be,
even though it isn't here with me.
You are my angel baby because God wanted you with Him.
Now, forever with his angels, His praises you will sing.
None of my dreams for you will ever come true,
because of that day God chose to take you.
But, my angel baby, you will always be
in my heart forever, forever a part of me.Latest Shared StoryToday we lost our little angel 20 weeks; my wife had slight bleeding for past few days; and doctor had prepared us for the worst; today morning her cervix was few cms dilated and by evening...
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12. Gone But Not Forgotten
Loss Due To StillbirthYou were a ripple on a glass-like pond,
Just a moment in time; it's hard to respond.
A wave crashing onto an empty beach,
I went to talk, but I've lost all speech.
A whisper in the winter night's air.
How can this be true, how can this be fair?
You were meant to live; this just feels rotten.
You're gone now, but you're not forgotten.
A ray of sunshine through darkened clouds.
The silence is deafening amidst the crowds.
The sound of a bee on a summer's day,
You were here for a moment, but then you went away.
I keep you in my heart like a trap I'm caught in.
You're gone now, but you're not forgotten.
I will love you always, you have to know.
You were so small, no time to grow.
You were here for a moment, and then you were gone.
It's hard to move forward; it's hard to go on.
I remember you still; I wrapped you in cotton.
You're gone now, but you're not forgotten.
I want to shout, and I still want to scream.
I want to wake up out of this terrible dream.
Your beauty took my breath away.
I wish you could still be here; I wish you could stay.
I'm meant to move on; I'm meant to climb,
But how do I move past that brief moment in time?
There's only one thought when I remember you now.
The promise I made, I remember my vow.
I know what I told you; I'd love you forever.
You're gone now, but forget you? Never!!
So remember please my only begotten.
You're gone now, but you're not forgotten... -
13. In Heaven On Your Birthday
Precious in your little frame, you danced into my heart.
And with the grace with which you came, with grace you did depart.
You held my finger in your hand, and with it held my soul.
I fell in love with those wide eyes, one kiss and I was whole.
You caught me by surprise the way your only need was me.
And I learned I need you too, but I had to set you free.
Your monkey feet have left such an imprint in my life.
And sometimes I still hear you crying for me in the night.
You're in heaven on your birthday, and I can see you way up there,
With the cutest party dress on and a bow tied in your hair.Latest Shared StoryMy baby girl died last April 15, 2017 because of congenital heart disease and did not survive the open heart surgery at the age of 1 year and nine months. Tomorrow (July 31) is her birthday....
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14. From The Heart
To my little angel in the sky
Six years ago mummy had to kiss you goodbye
I didn't want to let you go
But you made me a better person, I want you to know
Because of you there is nothing I'm scared to do
So my beautiful baby
Every sunset will always be for youLatest Shared StoryWhen I was five my first sibling was born. He was born on July 8. His umbilical cord was kinked. If he were still alive he would have been in a wheelchair, mentally handicapped, and many...
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15. Never Far Away
A Way To Remember My SonThis locket that was given to me
Lays gently around my neck.
Inside I carry his picture
Of my son you've never met.
The birth was such a special day
And will be forever in my heart.
The untimely death of my son
Has torn my world apart.
He only lived a few short days,
And those days were just the best.
When I see a child, I think of him
And know we did what's best.
I hold this locket in my hand
And thank God above
For giving me a chance to know
This child made out of love.
This locket still reminds me
Of his short time here on earth.
I keep it close, next to my heart,
To ease some pain and hurt.
Those precious moments of happiness
Turned into days of joy.
I feel it keeps me connected
To the memories of my little boy.
I held him tightly in my arms
As he took his final breath.
This locket helps me honor him
Even in his death. -
16. Dear God
I know I don't pray to you as often as I should,
But I need you to help me, please, if you would.
Will you please give a message to my little angel Luke?
I know this is a big thing I ask of you,
Oh! Tell him the message is from his Daddy too!
My beautiful son, there's so much I need to say,
Things I didn't get to tell you on that cold, sad day.
Son, your Daddy and I love you.
Even though you are not here,
In our hearts we will always hold you dear.
I know we're not supposed to ask God why,
But I ask God constantly why you had to die.
We don't always feel it,
But God has helped your Dad and me.
There's some things he has brought to our attention,
Some things he wanted us to see
I have always heard things happen for a reason,
That it happens in its own due season.
Something good always comes out of something bad,
So here are some reasons to help me from being so sad.
You were taken from us on that cold December day,
But heaven is your home forever to stay.
We will never get to see you walk,
Or as a little man grow,
But sickness or pain you will never know.
Tears I will never get to wipe from your eyes.
When this makes me sad, I will just look to the sky.
I will always wonder what color your eyes would have been.
Then I think, they never saw sin.
Heaven or Hell, you didn't have to choose.
For that reason you did not lose.
I know you're with Jesus.
For this I can grin.
Because you didn't have a choice,
You couldn't help but win.
Son, I do have some memories of you,
Even though they are few,
But these memories are going to help me make it through.
Like you moving inside me
That I am thankful I got to feel.
It's these memories that are going to help me heal.
Luke, I just wanted to tell you that I love you,
And goodbye I will not say,
Because goodbyes are forever, and I will be with you again someday.
So until then, continue to laugh and play.
Your Daddy and I love you and that's all I need to say.
God, there is one more thing you can give my son
That I did not get to give.
God will you please give this to him?
Tell him it's from Mommy,
That it's my special kiss.Latest Shared StoryI just wanted to thank the author of this poem. I usually try to write something every year that I can post I'm memory of my son. Thirteen years ago today, my baby boy died at 4 1/2 months...
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17. I Love You This Much
Mommy, Mommy,
please don't cry.
I'm in heaven now,
so dry your eyes.
God is keeping me safe and warm,
just as you did from the day I was born.
We don't know for sure why this happened to me,
but in your heart, mind, and soul I will always be.
We need to cherish the memories,
till the day you're here with me.
Think of all the times you made me laugh and smile.
That should make you feel better Mommy...just for a while?
Even though I passed away so young,
I'm still living, Mommy,
and still so strong.
You made me the little boy I am today,
now let God take over; he has his ways.
I'm an Angel now, Mommy,
watching over you,
so please don't hurt or cry,
I will feel it too.
Oh, I wanted to let you know I have received my wings.
When we see each other again,
I will teach you how to use these things.
I want you to laugh, Mommy,
and I will too.
I know it's so hard and you can't feel my touch,
but just remember, Mommy,
I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH.Latest Shared StoryI cried reading this poem..Couldn't put it in more beautiful words. My heart is bleeding now- we lost our precious baby boy Louie only four days ago... He was born with a rare bleeding...
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18. Letter From Heaven
Dear Mommy,
I love you very much,
So I want you to know,
Being with Jesus is so much fun.
I play with the other children all day long.
The grass is green here.
The clouds are fluffy white.
The water, crystal clear,
And the food is a delight.
I know that things are tough there,
But everything will be all right.
Look at the stars and the moon.
Just know I am out here looking back at you.
It seems like forever since we were together,
And the time we spent was short.
Please don't worry and do not hurry.
We will be together again.
Everything will get better.
Daddy will come home soon.
You can trust what I say;
I have pretty good connections here!
Until we are together again, just know I love you!
Love, Aidyn -
19. An Angel's Dad!
I can't begin to express the pain that I am in.
I lost a part of me, and that hurts me deep within.
You said goodbye before we ever got the chance to really say hello.
You were gone in a flash, leaving tears mixed with love and sorrow.
I don't know if you chose your path or it was chosen for you,
but I'm glad I was on your journey before you got your wings and flew.
You're my angel now watching over us from above,
My inspiration for life and my teacher of the meaning of love.
In 19 days, you taught me more than I even thought I could know.
How could something so small have so much courage to show?
You taught me that I need to stay strong and never give up,
that it doesn't matter if it is half empty or full, just enjoy the cup.
It's funny how someone that was only here for such a little while
can be remembered with every heartbeat, tear, and smile.
The pain I have in my chest does not make me feel sad;
it's just the battle wound I have for being an Angel's Dad! -
20. Daddy's Little Angel
You Mean The World To UsTiny angel, baby girl
Spread your wings and fly.
God picked you as his special angel,
Up there in the sky.
Your mum and I are very sorry
For all that you went through.
I am forever devastated that
We never got to meet you.
We missed seeing your little smile,
Your little eyes and nose.
We missed holding your tiny hands
And tickling your little toes.
We thought we would get to share
Good times, laughter and fun,
But sadly you were taken from us
Before your life had begun.
I will think of you every single day,
And I know your mum will too.
And we will keep you close to our heart
In everything we do.
So whenever I see beautiful rainbow
High up in the sky
Or in the garden when I see
A graceful butterfly flutter by,
I'll think of you, my little one
'Cause you will always be
Forever in our hearts
For your beautiful mummy and me.
I will look to the sky on a starry night
And search for the brightest star,
As I will know that will be you
Shining down on us from afar.
Tiny angel, baby girl
Mummy and Daddy want you to know
That you mean the world to us.
We love you forever so.Latest Shared StoryHi, myself and my partner just recently went through a medical termination due to our baby being diagnosed with anencephaly. Our baby was born on May 7, 2020 at 13 weeks, 4 days. It's...
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