The von Rotz Family visiting Joseph at his grave
My son Joseph would be five years old. He died at birth due to a rare and fatal brain abnormality. In the days following his death, I was lost. I was grief-stricken. I was lonely. I was a mom without a baby.
I wrote this poem to him right after he died.
My Baby Boy
Inside my belly you slowly grew.
How much I wanted you I always knew.
But now daddy and I are filled with grief.
Your time with us was way too brief.
I’ll never understand why we’re apart.
And time will never heal my broken heart.
But I’ll always love you more than words can say.
And I promise I’ll see you again one day.
The only comfort I can allow
Is my baby boy you’re with the angels now.
- Kristyn von Rotz