they never sung to you
there was no flock to welcome you
the pastor solemn in his sprinkling of water
over still grave and dirt
your baptism performed
not to save
but to affirm for those on earth
where you safely reside
buried in the gown
that was designed for your welcome
into Christ’s community
which I suppose one way or another
you still were
Less Than 1%: Surviving My Stillborn 