You have been crying floods of tears
Days seem to make no difference
You keep wondering
Why her

Why them
And not me
Words of comfort are yet meaningless
Your eyes blinded by ceaseless tear drops
You clutch your belly tight
Wondering how could it be
Why did it become
When will it heal
You beat at your chest
In great sorrow
Why not her
Why not them
Why me
You have been curling in your bed
Knees to your chest
Hands around your ankles
Head bowed on your shoulder
How does the world become cruel without mercy
Rainbows in the desert
Draught in the forests
Too afraid to even pray
Grieve and then know
Your womb is fractured
Yet it will heal again
You will carry a child again
You will have your rainbow
Your womb will no longer be empty

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This poem is about the grief and emotional devastation that follow pregnancy loss. It captures the painful questions that often arise after such a loss, questions of “Why me?” and “Why not someone else?” that stem from confusion, heartbreak, and the search for meaning in something that feels impossible to understand.

The poem portrays grief as an overwhelming force that makes comfort feel empty and leaves a person trapped in sorrow, struggling to accept a reality they never wanted.

The poem also explores the physical and emotional connection between a mother and the child she has lost. Images of clutching the belly, curling into a ball, and weeping uncontrollably reflect a grief that is felt not only in the heart but throughout the entire body.

The womb becomes a symbol of both love and loss, a place that once carried hope and possibility but now feels empty and wounded. The phrase “fractured womb” represents more than physical loss; it symbolizes a broken sense of expectation, identity, and future dreams.

At its heart, the poem is a message of hope within profound sorrow. While it fully acknowledges the pain, anger, and despair that accompany loss, it also offers reassurance that healing is possible.

The imagery of rainbows after drought suggests that periods of suffering do not last forever. The poem encourages grieving without denying the reality of the hurt, while holding onto the belief that joy, hope, and new beginnings may one day return.

Ultimately, it is a reflection on resilience, healing, and the possibility of finding light again after experiencing one of life’s deepest heartbreaks.