The Reminiscent

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The content is a poignant reflection on the profound grief of losing a child, exploring themes of loss, guilt, and memory through poetry.

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The website features a poem titled "The Reminiscent," which delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by a mother after the loss of her child. The poem, written by Sana Rose, conveys the depth of the mother's sorrow, her struggle with the memory of her child, and the pain of her own perceived inadequacy. The accompanying photograph by Caroline Hernandez captures the somber mood of the piece. Sana Rose, an award-nominated author, physician, and counseling professional, shares her personal experience with grief and motherhood, inviting readers to connect with her on social media platforms. The website also suggests related articles, "Pink and Blue" and "More For Less," which explore similar themes of loss and maternal experiences.

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The author expresses a profound sense of loss and helplessness, feeling that she was unable to prevent her child's death.
There is a lingering sense of guilt and unanswered questions about whether the mother could have done something differently.
The poem suggests that the mother is haunted by memories of her child, particularly at night when she is trying to sleep.
The natural imagery of the sun and moon symbolizes the contrast between moments of healing and the overwhelming grief that the mother feels.
The mother acknowledges the finality of her child's departure, recognizing that the child left before the metaphorical storm even arrived.
The poem reflects on the uncontrollable nature of grief, with the mother expressing that all she can do is whimper into the night, suggesting a sense of powerlessness over her emotions.
The author hints at a collection of works titled "Songs of Motherhood," indicating that this poem is part of a larger exploration of motherhood's emotional landscape.

After losing a child

The earth swallowed you, and all I could do was watch. You drowned, so did I, in my own incapability.

Once when you came to my doorstep, I saw my horizons dip and I turned away; would you be coming again?

The sun rays are cathartic in a way best left unexplained. The moon exploded in my eyes that blood-flooded night.

And yet, I didn't have a choice; or, did I?

I try to bury the memories of the familiar rhythm as my body longs to sleep.

And all I can muster again is you...

You, who left without complaining. You, who took the sails down even before the storm came in. You, who knew you were not to be.

I whimper into the night often, for that's all I can ever do about you.

The eternal lump in my throat, I might take to my grave...

Written on March 22nd, 2017 From my collection Songs of Motherhood

POETRY | GRIEF | MOTHERHOOD

The Reminiscent

After losing a child

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