The following pages are for my son, Jayden Anthony Caldwell. It is mostly poetry that I, or others close to me, have written in his memory. It is our way of bringing him with us through life, and with the holidays upon us...well, those of you suffering a loss know what I am trying to say. So, here is my latest tribute to my precious angel son...I love you baby Jayden.
I can still see your sweet little face.
And the pain is still burning inside me
It's something that time won't erase.
The joy I felt
The day of your birth
It was my proudest moment,
Such strong self worth.
And the cute little things
That you used to do
It's been almost a year
But I remember them too.
The feeling I had
Holding you in my arms
You were so sweet and tiny
But so full of charms.
You had everyone won over
From your day of birth and on
And I am so very proud
That you are my son.
It's been almost a year
But not a day passes by
That I don't think of you
And break down inside.
A strong exterior,
A brave smiling face
Is what's on the outside,
Just filling up space.
But inside's where it's real
Where the true feelings lay
Where my heart aches to hold you
To watch you and Blayze play.
It's almost your birthday
You would be one year old.
And even though you're not with us,
The memories I will hold.
August 2002
I love you Baby Jayden, and miss you more than you know...
-Mommy
She chattered all the way
But I was none the wiser
From what she had to say.
I walked a mile with sadness
And not a word said she
But oh the things I learned the mile
That sorrow walked with me.
-Author unknown
