When I read the poem “Heaven’s Very Special Child,” I felt like it was written about my daughter -- it was all true. Of course, the tears flowed, but that was to be expected.

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Advice; Dear Annie: Mother’s tears flow as she shares poem that reminds her of daughter she lost. Published: ; Jul. 10, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

For it is from your dear womb from which I came Your dear sweet love became the best breath of life Through your courage I could be somebody now I would be a known. If your love for me had gone ...

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When I read the poem “Heaven’s Very Special Child,” I felt like it was written about my daughter -- it was all true. Of course, the tears flowed, but that was to be expected.

Advice; Dear Annie: Mother remembers her late daughter with a poem, ‘Heaven’s Very Special Child’ Published: ; Jul. 10, 2023, 11:30 a.m.