Imagine if you will, a door
There is nothing special about this door
Its white, with a handle at its centre
Just like any other door
Imagine now that the door swings open
Revealing a field of flowers
Spread as far as the eye can see
Imagine then that there is a path
Which winds its way through the field
Meandering here and there
With no real purpose
And on the path is a gorgeous little boy
His golden hair is mussed in the wind
And his laughter rings out to you across the field
You start to call out to him
To call him back
But he is on a journey
To places where you can’t follow
Your heart breaks realising you must let him go
That he is strong and brave
Embarking on a never-ending adventure
Gently you close the door
Knowing that you can open it at any time
To watch him, to remember
With tears streaming down your face
You whisper “Be safe little one”
The Door
Written for Axel…
Image by Kellie Cranmer

Darren Sharp, 4 months ago
Very touching Sarah!!
Maximus, 4 months ago
Oh you poor thing. hug, hug, hug, hug… :)
Glenna Walker, 4 months ago
This makes me think of my own two sons…they are 20 and 23…I wish them to be safe every day…oh how I wish I could be with them throughout their journey…this is beautiful!
Will Barton, 4 months ago
Beautiful touching work Sarah.
kcranmer, 4 months ago
Oh Sarah this is SO touching…and so very beautifully written…I believe every word of it!! hugs
Jeff Burns, 4 months ago
OMG Sarah this is so touching and so beautifully written.
This is absolutely Beautiful!!
randi1972, 4 months ago
You are a beautiful writer
Daniel Rayfield
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4 months ago
Gorgeous work Sarah, Love it!!!!
Samantha Van S..., 4 months ago
a lovely peace of writing
satsumagirl, 4 months ago
Very visual, got me a little choked up!
Sarah Moore in reply to satsumagirl’s comment, 4 months ago
I couldn’t see at the end either while writing it as I really did have tears streaming down my face.
SharonD, 4 months ago
Simply beautiful Sarah.
Rosalie Dale IPA, 4 months ago
There are various types of letting go and this is the most difficult. Expressed from the heart Sarah – stunning and so true. xxx
Mark Snelson, 4 months ago
Beautifully written and an incredibly moving piece.
Jboo09, 4 months ago
Really well done, breathtaking visuals :)
byebye, 4 months ago
It was wonderful! you have a great talent.
Nicole Ryan, 4 months ago
just beautiful xx
PhotogeniquE IPA, 4 months ago
tears in my eyes as I read
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Kathleen Hill, 4 months ago
A very moving tribute Sarah
ladyb, 4 months ago
How beautiful…
Colin & Cathie..., 4 months ago
Sarah this is beautiful, I have tears in my eys again. Fits so beautifully with the Kellie’s image. Thank you for sharing this. Cathie :-)
Laurie Lou McKern, 3 months ago
I just read your poem about Axel- it is so incredibly moving, beautiful. I am speachless (hardly ever happens). Laurie Lou
Sarah Moore in reply to Laurie Lou McKern’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Laurie-Lou – straight from the heart!
Rebs O, 3 months ago
what a beautiful writing, brought tears to my eyes
Sarah Moore in reply to Rebs O’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Rebs – I struggle every time I read it too!
Estelle O'Brien, 2 months ago
Brought tears to my eyes too. The image is so gorgeous with it…your beautiful writing and courageous spirit are an inspiration to us all.
Sarah Moore in reply to Estelle O'Brien’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Estelle – could do with some courage about now!
Geoff Coleman, 2 months ago
When I read your description of yourself as a mother of four I was so moved Sarah – I hadn’t thought about it before but of course you don’t stop being a parent and then to so beautifully evoke this new way of relating to Axel and to share it with us has been, for me, a very precious experience.
Sarah Moore in reply to Geoff Coleman’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Geoff – it’s hard to explain to people who don’t know our family that I have 4 children because then the questions start – where’s the 4th?! I usually say that I have 4 children, 3 here with me and 1 on an eternal motorbike riding adventure!
GailD, 2 months ago
This touches the heart Sare. We’re all on a daily journey. Each in different places.
Rosalie Dale IPA, 2 months ago
Worth reading again as Mothers Day approaches – thanks Sare.
KazM, 2 months ago
Lucky I am only typing this as the lump in my throat is so big I doubt my ability to speak or find the right words… Strength to you
Dee Boylan, 2 months ago
I’ve been avoiding commenting about Axel…....because to be honest i find your loss so confronting when I think of my own girls….I can’t even comprehend what you must be feeling and since i’m pretty lousy with the written word thought I’d just make it worse if I even tried to convey my thoughts….but now I feel myself compelled to say that i think you are just oh so brave and the deep love you have for Axel shines thru and thru with every word you write…...and every photo you take…..thinking of you guys….xxxx…Dee
Sarah Moore in reply to KazM’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Kaz we think and speak about him every day so he always close to us and we can open that door to our memories at any time. xoxo
Sarah Moore in reply to Dee Boylan’s comment, 2 months ago
Hey Dee, I know how you feel we feel any loss on the news that other families have to face so much more strongly now. Thank you so much for your encouragment and love it means a lot.
xoxo
LindseyBug, 6 days ago
Once more tearing up. I couldn’t possibly imaging the pain of losing someone so close and so meaningfull in my life. you are a strong person. such a wonderful writing.