Adilynn's Lullaby: Poems of Love & Loss

By Chris Bliersbach

A collection of poems about love and loss that provide hope and inspiration during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Adilynn’s Lullaby: Poems of Love & Loss is named for a poem the author wrote in June 2012 for his granddaughter, who was called to God’s side two weeks before she was due to be born. Shortly after that, the author’s 87-year old mother joined his granddaughter Adilynn in Heaven. In four months, the youngest and oldest members of the author’s family had passed away.

Life pretty much guarantees that if you love, you will eventually experience losses. Some losses are more devastating than others. Just as some loves are more profound than others. Each love and loss, however, presents challenges and opportunities to either wither or grow.

This collection of 31 poems about love and loss span the spectrum. From minor dalliances (I Just Came Here to Eat) to divorce (Hearts Don’t Break They Stretch), death (Adilynn’s Lullaby), and everything in between. Also included is an Author’s Remembrance section that gives the reader a peek into what motivated the author to put this collection together in his granddaughter’s name and in his mother’s memory.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chris Bliersbach
• Release date: Aug 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781005793135

Chris Bliersbach

Chris Bliersbach is originally from Minnesota but now thaws out in Nevada. In 2019, after 38 years in healthcare, he pursued his dream of becoming a writer. He has since published 17 books, primarily in four thriller series.The Table for Four series is a medical thriller about a blockbuster cure for Alzheimer's that has ominous and unforeseen consequences. Books in this series include Table for Four, Dying to Recall, and Memory's Hope. A portion of the profits from this series are donated to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.The Aja Minor series is a psychic crime thriller about a teenager who discovers she has unique powers, earning her an invitation to join the FBI. Books in this series include Aja Minor: Gifted or Cursed, Aja Minor: Fountain of Youth, Aja Minor: Predatorville, Aja Minor: Spider's Web, and Aja Minor: Shanghaied. The sixth book in this series, Aja Minor: Island of Lost Souls, is scheduled for publication in January 2024. A portion of the profits from this series are donated to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.The Slaughter Minnesota Horror series is an occult thriller about a vengeful old lady terrorizing a Northern Minnesota town. Books in this series include Old Lady Ketchel's Revenge, Hagatha Ketchel Unhinged, and Hagatha's Century of Terror.The Metronome Man series is a serial killer thriller about a man whose abusive and neglectful upbringing breeds an unhealthy obsession and murderous rage. Books in this series include The Metronome Man: Bad Timing, The Metronome Man: Dead on Arrival, and The Metronome Man: Not My First Rodeo.He has also published a standalone inspirational romance novel Loving You From My Grave, and two poetry books, Little Bird on My Balcony and Adilynn's Lullaby.

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Adilynn’s Lullaby: Poems of Love & Loss is named after a poem I wrote in June 2012 for my granddaughter, Adilynn Meta Stout, who was called to God’s side two weeks before she was due to be born. Shortly after that, my 87-year old mother joined Adilynn in Heaven. In four months, the youngest and oldest members of my family had passed away.

Life pretty much guarantees that if you love, you will eventually experience losses. Some losses are more devastating than others. Just as some loves are more profound than others. Each love and loss, however, presents challenges and opportunities to either wither or grow.

This collection of 31 poems about love and loss span the spectrum. From inconsequential dalliances (I Just Came Here to Eat) to divorce (Hearts Don’t Break They Stretch), death (Adilynn’s Lullaby), and everything in between. Also included is an Author’s Remembrance section that gives you a peek into what motivated me to put this collection together in Adilynn’s name and in my mother’s memory.

This book is dedicated to my daughter, Victoria Bliersbach, my mother, Ingeborg Bliersbach, and, of course, Adilynn.

Adilynn’s Lullaby

Daddy, please don't look so sad

Momma, please don't cry

Cause I'm in the arms of Jesus

and he sings me lullabies

Please try not to question God

Don't think he is unkind

Don't think he sent me to you

And then changed his mind

You see, I'm a special child

I am needed up above

I'm the special gift you gave Him

A product of your love

I'll always be there with you

So watch the sky at night

Look for the brightest star and know

That's my halos’ brilliant light

You'll see me in the morning frost

That mists your windowpane

That's me in the summer showers

I'll be dancing in the rain

When you feel a gentle breeze

From a soft wind that blows

Know that it's just me

Planting a kiss upon your nose

When you see a child playing

And your heart feels a tug

Don't be sad, mommy

That's just me giving you a hug

So daddy don't look so sad

And momma, please don't cry

I'm in the arms of Jesus

And