Through His Eyes
As I stroked his brow and held his hand
He blinked his eyes one last time
A final touch, a final glimpse
One last breath and his soul slipped away
He was finally free
Of the body that could no longer live
His arms that couldn’t hold
The legs that wouldn’t dance
His voice that couldn’t say
What his heart was barely beating for
Through his eyes I saw revealed
Months of suffering, yet years of contentment
Days of disappointment, among a lifetime of joy
A light that would not go out … just moving on
My lips kissed his quietly cooling cheek
As a tear made its journey to my heart
Our earthly connection coming to a close
While the new life inside me gently stirs
As the weeks go on, I feel this strength
With each subtle kick and stretch
As my body nourishes, my healing heart feels
This glorious intimate bond
Is a higher power bringing forth
Into my arms this miraculous creation
With one loss, I gained an inner peace
With the promise of his everlasting love, I found hope
The vitality of his spirit I was able to recognize
In the light of my newborn’s eyes
Written on: August 25, 2011
By: "Secret Sister Searching Soulfully"
Copyright © Shani Fassbender | Year Posted 2011
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