Carry Him Safely

A grey covering looms above

The sky's particles barely clinging to each other

Snow patches from a recent fall lay in between the trees

The branches are still

Even the birds choose to seek shelter

The silence of winter

But inside hurricane thoughts swirl uncontrollably 

The impending transition squeezes her heart like a sponge too heavy with water until

The last drop falls 

She feels the gentle nudge against her left side;

his hand or maybe one of his tiny toes

This place is an early glimpse of heaven

The beginning and the end

She would give anything to have him look into her eyes

To show him his daddy's eyes

To carry him safely and securely inside until it was her last breath

But God already called his name

God already promised us that He has better plans.

For when the snow melts

and the tears fill up the rivers and lakes

The clouds recede 

And He offers us new hope.

In honor and loving memory of my nephew Tucker - until we meet again

We love you!