Music To My Heart's Ears

“I love you, dearest daughter.” Sweet melody of my mother’s care Along her nurturing, comforting concern Still reverberates in my heart… always inspiring. “I love you, darling girl.” Assuring lyric my Dad voices out Harmonizing with his lingering presence Echoes memories of family fidelity, devoid of dissonance. “I love you, blessed sister.” Uplifting affirmation of acceptance Blends with belongingness’ crescendo While siblings’ cheer prevails as glad reunion-refrain. “I love you, my Mommy.” Blissful sound of pleasant staccato My special son mumbles with triumph-glee Midst his sign language rhythm of pure affection. “I love you*, my child.” Such is eternal music to my ears Indeed, a gracious song from God, my Father Soothing my soul, admonishing my faith, empowering my spirit. *Jeremiah 31:3 “The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” February 14, 2019 2nd place, "Music to my Ears" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Silent One; judged on 2/16/2019.