A poem for closure, and for baby Kimball Doe

I feel compelled to validate closure provided by the memorial service for baby Kimball at Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church, held last month. So touched by what must have been the struggle of this tiny baby girl, I wrote a poem which helped me process this loss, and need for more awareness to step up involvement in our communities. Perhaps my words may help others, too. And those in trouble must know they are not alone.

April 28, 2014 12:42 pm

I feel compelled to validate closure provided by the memorial service for baby Kimball at Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church, held last month.

So touched by what must have been the struggle of this tiny baby girl, I wrote a poem which helped me process this loss, and need for more awareness to step up involvement in our communities. Perhaps my words may help others, too. And those in trouble must know they are not alone.

For baby Kimball Doe, we gather to honor your soul.

Your short time on earth touched all our hearts.

I pray your struggle leads others to a new start.

There is power in each presence as we gather in love,

In the knowledge of compassion on earth and above,

For God is your father with arms held high,

As we claim your essence and say goodbye,

We’ll savor life and honor your memory,

By helping and committing to the needs we see.

As you closed your eyes to life on earth,

I pray you found peace on that small patch of dirt,

Our hearts break for you, alone in the dark,