"A Child of Mine" by Edgar Guest is one of the most tender poems ever written about the gift and grief of parenthood, and this print brings its quiet comfort into a home that needs it. Framed as a gentle conversation between a grieving parent and God, the poem speaks to the ache of loving a child whose time on earth was far too short, offering words of solace rather than easy answers.
What makes this poem resonate so deeply is its honesty — it doesn't pretend grief away, it simply reframes it as the cost of having loved at all. Lines like "we'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may" capture the fierce, temporary nature of parenting a child lost too soon, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the death of a young child. The typewriter-style verse paired with a bold, hand-lettered title gives the piece a warm, understated elegance that suits a quiet corner of remembrance rather than a loud statement wall.
This print is especially meaningful for parents grieving the loss of a baby or child, and for grandparents, siblings, or close friends who want to offer comfort without needing to find their own words. It suits a nursery turned memorial corner, a bedroom, a hallway, or any quiet space set aside for remembering. Available framed or unframed, it's a heartfelt sympathy gift for pregnancy loss, infant loss, or the anniversary of a child's passing.
Three versions are available: Boy – He/Him, Girl – She/Her, and Gender Neutral – They/Them. If you would like to see the adapted wording before purchasing, please get in touch; wording adjustments can also be discussed if needed.
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat
"A Child of Mine" by Edgar Guest is one of the most tender poems ever written about the gift and grief of parenthood, and this print brings its quiet comfort into a home that needs it. Framed as a gentle conversation between a grieving parent and God, the poem speaks to the ache of loving a child whose time on earth was far too short, offering words of solace rather than easy answers.
What makes this poem resonate so deeply is its honesty — it doesn't pretend grief away, it simply reframes it as the cost of having loved at all. Lines like "we'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may" capture the fierce, temporary nature of parenting a child lost too soon, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the death of a young child. The typewriter-style verse paired with a bold, hand-lettered title gives the piece a warm, understated elegance that suits a quiet corner of remembrance rather than a loud statement wall.
This print is especially meaningful for parents grieving the loss of a baby or child, and for grandparents, siblings, or close friends who want to offer comfort without needing to find their own words. It suits a nursery turned memorial corner, a bedroom, a hallway, or any quiet space set aside for remembering. Available framed or unframed, it's a heartfelt sympathy gift for pregnancy loss, infant loss, or the anniversary of a child's passing.
Three versions are available: Boy – He/Him, Girl – She/Her, and Gender Neutral – They/Them. If you would like to see the adapted wording before purchasing, please get in touch; wording adjustments can also be discussed if needed.
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat