In loving tender memory of
Brian Cunningham
lost at 9 weeks, on May 7th, 1997

Erin Margaret Cunningham
lost at 13 weeks, on March 30th, 1998

and Bridget Lynn Cunningham
lost at 19 weeks, on January 21st, 1999

This poem was written for Erin,
by her mommy Sandi Cunningham

Rebirth

In the fall I hoped for you
All that you could be
In the winter I struggled for you
I wished for your safety
In the dead of winter
The snow lay deep upon the ground
Silently you slipped away
Your heart stopped making sound

In the spring I longed for you
The tulips broke winters grip
In the summer I wailed at the earth
It has become your mortal crypt
Yet on the darkest night of summers
Lit by the brightest moon
I sing to you softly
A mournful mothers tune

In all the months that follow
I tipped toed where you sleep
In the time that you've been gone
Pain still bitter deep
Yet happily you play love
You are not alone
A new child did grow in love
And she too was called home

In the light of each new morning
I dare to dream for you
In the darkness of the evening
I know this to be true
For the seasons are but a function of
This crazy spinning earth
Patiently I will love and live
Till I rejoice rebirth


~ Sandi Cunningham 3-29-99

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