–Sweet Mother

I know you from inside,
Your heartbeat has been my security,
Your voice, my pacifier,
Your blood, my nourishment,
Your warmth, my blanket,
Your hope, my dream,
Your love, my love,
In you, I lived.

A flash, and I am in light,
Warmth, love, waves over me,
Arms embrace me,
My Father, your Father, smiles,
He weeps,
His tears comfort me, because I know
He sees you and holds you, too.
In Him, we live.

Death is not failure,
Imagine my face, I see you,
Say my name, I hear you,
Talk of me, I know you.

Our separation is a morning,
Your lifetime only a breath of eternity,
A day at work.

Look to our Father,
See his face, his beauty,
I am here,
Waiting to welcome you home,
Sweet Mother.

by Craig Stephans (Upon the death of a friend’s unborn son days before his expected birth)