The Absence

Childlessness is the absence of a life, a life you planned

That didnt happen......

I didnt get to to enfold you in my arms or hold your

tiny hand in mine.

I never heard your childish laugh or felt your wet

Kisses on my cheek.

I never heard the raucous vibrancy of your presence

I have been longing for your presence for too many

Years...and some days I have seen you and you’ve

Brought me comfort.



Nitsa Stylianou