Heaven Can Wait

He smiled through his tears as he felt her heart beat a little stronger
knowing his prayer 
today 
had been answered 
and heaven 
would wait a little longer.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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October 14, 2018 at 6:07 PM
Pain and joy in the same moment. You have a gift of conveying a great deal in a few words. I know I’ve said that before but here you’ve done it again.
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