Georgia
we pulled the antique shoebox out without memory
until we opened it
tiny bits of fluff in the form of a teeny jacket
trimmed with ribbon
an embroidered lamb
no lock of hair
photos of a baby who lived but a day
we understood this angel had a short time to be with us
we carried her around and sang to her
we gave her all the love we could in those thirty-nine hours
we prayed over her with intensity
but God had another plan for Georgia
Loaning her to us for but a short time
possibly so we could understand that life is precious
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2020
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