come closer, child, so you might see
universal dimensions of empathy
laying upon our hearts’ responsibility
for healing our world's infirmities
come closer, child, so you might know
the peace of a brook, the caw of a crow
adding to the scenery of life below
the Sacred Spirit you must come to know
come closer, child, so you might glean
understandings of sights unseen
learn the importance of living clean
and so much more there in between
come closer, child, so you might rest
before you set out on your quest
to protect those others may molest
for you are equal to this test
come closer, child, so you might know
sins are still dirty when covered by snow
don't allow the world to make them grow
into habits you wish not to sow
come closer, child, so you will see
in my eyes, you will always be
a source of love and purity
as well as an integral part of me
jbh
8-3-10
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Author Notes
this will be moved to my book, Dear Lexi, to serve as a lullaby for my granddaughter, Alexis (Lexi)
thanks for Touching The Future by VMarguarite
The Mirror: by Sacred Heart
Love tears
at a silent heart
with powerful
images
that can't be
denied
Within a
distant mirror
that beckons
come closer...
closer still
I need you
standing there
in the light of
the world's
infirmities
Let your eyes
open child
to the needs
of others
Where actions
have a
universal dimension
and forgiveness
heals
Where empathy
gives us a sense
of responsibility
for people
the environment
the earth
a new generation
Where love
stirs into
action
through heart
a sense of virtue
that won't
be denied
Come closer...
this piece literally wrote itself as I reviewed Sacred Heart's The Mirror
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