The Miracle of Grace, THIS POST IS INELIGIBLE, but want to share it Options

[Cleo_Serapis]

The Miracle of Grace

I saw a little girl today
who seemed to be quite sad
while shopping for a Christmas tree;
nowhere did we see ‘dad’.

She pranced around the farmer’s truck
as twilight turned to snow
but did not welcome comfort’s hand:
her eyes were not aglow

with twinkling lights, nor festive scenes,
no smiles too wide to see --
a recipe that must be felt
in wonderlands of glee.

Bright memories of seasons past
dawned then as I knelt down
to ask her which one did she like
from this lone stand in town.

She looked at me with big brown eyes
so red from heartbreak’s hold
and in her tiny face I saw
her soul, her gift – behold!

“My daddy’s gone away, missus.”
Her eyes were wrought with tears.
“He promised he’d be home this time.
He always disappears.”

I looked around and found her mom
not far from precious Grace
and realized where ‘daddy’s’ gone:
I saw it in her face.

I pulled her close and whispered then
“Your dad is here, it’s true.
You see that shining star, dear Grace?
He sends his love to you.”

I watched her look upon that star
so high in Heaven’s Light
and then I knew she understood
the miracle this night.

_{Copyright © Lorraine M. Kanter 07 Dec 2008}

[Orion]

Wow, Lori~

What a poem! You've placed a lump in my throat as I feel everything here through the heart of your words.

Beautiful work. Makes a strong impact for this festive season.

Jan

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hi Jan,

Thanks very much for your reply. Sorry to make you sad, I hope the ending is a happy one ?

May you have a blessed season ahead, one filled with grace and miracles.

Cheers,
~Lori