You held your baby Lovingly in your belly
Sang for him a lullaby
Hummed for her a nursery rhyme
Rubbed your belly when he kicked

Touched your heart when she moved
You remember every emotion felt
A tear goes down your face
Remembering baby is no longer there
Take heart dear one
You are still a mom
Years may have passed
Her memory lingers on
His moments you wished still there
Holding
Every bit of her
Every bit of him
In your heart
She may have left you before seeing the sun
He may have gone before you held him
Wipe that tear away
You are still
His mom
Her mom

If this resonated with you, you are not alone. Grief can feel isolating, but your story matters. If you feel comfortable, I invite you to share your journey, whether through a few words, a poem, or a personal experience. Your voice could be the comfort someone else is searching for.  Leave a comment below, or,

You can share your stories through griefpoetry@gmail.com

***

“I Am Still A Mom” is a poem about the grief of child loss and the enduring identity of motherhood even after a child is no longer physically present.

It speaks to a deeply painful experience: losing a baby before or after birth, and the emotional struggle that follows such a loss.

At its core, the poem acknowledges the intimate bond formed between a mother and her child even before birth. It reflects on pregnancy as a time of connection, where emotions, memories, and hopes are already being formed.

The imagery of singing, humming, and feeling movement in the womb highlights how real and meaningful that relationship is, even if it is not yet fully visible to the outside world.

The poem then contrasts this deep bond with the reality of loss, where the child is no longer present. It captures the sorrow and emptiness that follows such a separation, especially when the loss involves a baby who may not have lived long enough to be held or fully known.

This kind of grief is often complex because it involves both love and absence, memory and unrealized future.

Despite the pain, the central message of the poem is reassurance and affirmation. It emphasizes that motherhood is not defined only by physical presence or duration of time, but by the bond that existed and continues to exist in memory and love.

The affirmation “you are still a mom” serves to validate the identity of someone who might otherwise feel unseen or dismissed in their grief.

The poem also highlights the permanence of emotional connection. Even though the child is gone physically, the love and memory remain within the mother’s heart. This suggests that grief does not erase motherhood; instead, it transforms it into a lasting emotional presence.

The poem is about recognition, comfort, and identity in the face of loss. It honors both the pain of losing a child and the continuing reality of being a mother, showing that love does not end with death but continues in memory, emotion, and identity.