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Letter to My Child
You ask if I believe in God.
I think He's left us all alone
like sweaty children in a mall,
searching for our mothers.
But one glance
at your tenderly upturned face,
I can only breathe of white angels,
gossamer reunions,
answers to your silver secrets.
A corsage of light
haloes your head.
All the sweet bouquets
buried in me long ago
you've made blossom,
turn pink once more.
I watch as you soar delicately
through those gates
of mesh and pearls.
Then I kiss you, whisper,
You are God for me.
I think He's left us all alone
like sweaty children in a mall,
searching for our mothers.
But one glance
at your tenderly upturned face,
I can only breathe of white angels,
gossamer reunions,
answers to your silver secrets.
A corsage of light
haloes your head.
All the sweet bouquets
buried in me long ago
you've made blossom,
turn pink once more.
I watch as you soar delicately
through those gates
of mesh and pearls.
Then I kiss you, whisper,
You are God for me.
Published 18th Dec 2014
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18th Dec 2014 4:52am
Very simple and very beautiful, although I think of God a little differently. This devotion to a child is very moving and, if this is where you find a miracle, so be it.
18th Dec 2014 6:34am
18th Dec 2014 6:38am
Thanks so much, Lady Peninnah Nganga. You have a beautiful name! Yes, my child was my miracle - she truly saved me from myself. :)
18th Dec 2014 6:36am
Thanks, crowfly. Yes, all my life I have suffered from spiritual illness, have waged a constant battle between Christianity and atheism. I've followed many other religions as well. I'd love to know what your God is like. Maybe I might glean some comfort. If ever you feel like it, share it with me. :)
Anonymous
18th Dec 2014 9:15am
Such sweetness...nothing stronger than a mothers love
18th Dec 2014 11:55am
Gorgeous. Tear inducing.
There really is nothing more inspiring or uplifting than the unconditional love of a child.
There really is nothing more inspiring or uplifting than the unconditional love of a child.
18th Dec 2014 4:32pm
Toni I find god to be absent as well.. though the beauty and love you have for your child shines in this write.. you are a gifted poetess with love Crim
19th Dec 2014 6:48am
Thank you all so much. The support and encouragement you give means more than I can say. There is nothing like receiving positive comments from other gifted poets. :)
