There Is Love

Precious one,

You were here

And because of you there was love.

In spring, you budded,

Tiny and frail as the blossom of a tree.

In secret, we rejoiced for you.

A mother and father were made.

Only their joyful heartbeats could give you away.

Only the sparkle of newfound love in their eyes.

You were here, sweet one,

And because of you there was love.

Our arms ache for you this month

As we realize you should be here with us now

And instead are cradled in the arms of God.

And there is nothing we can say.

We cherish you, dearest one,

As we cherish the promise of new life.

We hold you in our hearts always.

You were here, beloved,

And because of you, we know love.

Only our longing heartbeats can give it away.

Only the reflection of remembered love in our eyes.

In secret, we honor you.

A mother and father remain.

I know not what to say to you, my dearest friends. But, my prayers are with you now as they will always be.

Romans 8:28