Closing her eyes, pillow cradling her head,
She melted into the soft down comforter.
Looking at the ceiling deep in thought,
She stretched up her arms in thanks.
Thanks for her family, thanks for her home,
Thanks for making everything right- even
When it isn’t,
Thanks for the birds,
Thanks for your peace and
Thanks for so many things.
She thought what an impossible
Unending list to make-
When gratitude is attempted.
A warm breeze brushed against her cheeks
With the sound of cars passing in the distance
Bringing memories of the ocean’s waves
Caressing the white sandy beach.
Divine presence entered the room as she
Took a deep breath and relaxed
Into a sea of love.
Quietly a serenade from the stars
Enveloped her with sweet sounds of music
And living light;
Colors alive which she had never
Seen before.
Swimming around her room were hues of
Purple, red, yellow, and green with
A fragrant and golden shimmer of light
She welcomed with all her heart
The source of all goodness
As He whispered to her soul.
What He said to her
On that warm spring day
Will echo forever in her heart.
You are my precious daughter and I love you.
You are safe in my arms and I will be with you always.
She was silently bewildered
With tears streaming down her cheeks,
Tasting the salt on her lips
Until the realization of what just happened
Jolted her up to her feet
For a dance with God,
Who she now knows
Even more,
How much He loves her.