Infant Loss Poems. The loss of a loved one is always cause for sorrow. When a baby dies, though, there is a despair that beyond typical grieving. We are socialized to believe that the elderly outlast the young. When a person who has lived a complete life dies, there is a sensation that everything has been done correctly. No more lessons to be learned, no more experiences to be had. There is nothing further to know or do. When someone close to you dies, find some way to honor their lives by continuing to grow yourself. There are many ways to honor the memory of a loved one. You could write a poem. Write a short poem about your lost love and share it with others. This will help them understand what you are going through and will give you comfort too. When someone close to you dies, spend time thinking about how they affected your life. Remember their good qualities and forget the things that made you dislike them. Writing about your loved ones' traits may help you deal with their death more easily. People often say that children represent the future. That is why poets often write about losing babies because they feel like they are giving birth to their own ghosts. It is natural to feel sad when someone you love dies, but don't let this feeling consume you. If anything, use your energy to celebrate their lives and help others cope with loss too.