For Sam

Our second miracle arrived 
Four months early
Perhaps a signal to the world
That he is not quite ready
For the burdens of life

Our waiting is over 
Though we rather it not be 
For it breaks our hearts
To know Sam has died
Before he is born.

He came to existence 
In his mother's womb
But left it behind in silence
Calling it a tomb.

by John E. Tran