Silent Scream

Oh, god where’s it coming from?
Thru’ fingers like dry sand.
I know I haven’t cut myself
but there’s blood upon my hand.
The pain inside my belly
is now pounding in my head.
My heart is screaming out,
Oh no my baby’s dead!

© RebeccaWeston 2009

  • JonoCarrick

    JonoCarrick

    I am thankful for Dogfish for inspiring and coaxing you to share these words.
    You, Ms. Weston, are a surviour.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Ah, thank so very much Jono. I too am very grateful to dogfish.

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Good read Rebecca there are a few ways that one can interpret this writing brilliant!
    Another congratulations are in order too for this has been featured in Masterpieces: Literary Worshop …......... Featured Member too …........... well deserved indeed!! – David :>))

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you again, David! I glad you like my writing. Rebecca

  • lacewren

    lacewren

    refer “struggling silence” by cadence, also her journal entry “PS masters”

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    yay – I got it !! lol. Thanks XX

  • linaji
  • RebeccaWeston replied

    WOW !!!!! Thank you so much – I’m really ‘made-up’, it’s brilliant news XX
    Becca

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    I don’t believe it your pushing the boat out too far I can’t catch you up now Lol – Congratulations on your feature well done you have so earned all your features! – David

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Your support is most gratefully received, Mr Everitt. Thank you so much XX
    Becca

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    oh my Becca. Your words have ripped my heart out. One of the most emotionally powerful poem I’ve read. XX

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Wow – Erika I don’t know what to say to that amazing comment – thank you so much !! XX
    Becca

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    and I agree with Jono. You are a survivor. xoxo

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Ah, but then again, where would I be without wonderful people (like yourself) to help and support me XX
    Becca

  • happyfeet5

    happyfeet5

    Beautiful and heartfelt. That’s what my daughter must have felt when she lost her baby. Iris

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thanks Iris – I hope it didn’t upset you to read – bless you – XX
    Becca

  • Cassidy JK (Ra Or Emraeh)

    Cassidy JK (Ra...

    OMG this is so sad, but so well said.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you Cassidy {{hug}} XX
    Becca

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baby, child, loss and miscarriage