A Child

"                        "Every good and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights" James 1:17

Warm and snug in mother's womb

She does not know I'm here

I'm growing everyday

Moving within her warm embrace

Ten delicate toes, stretch and curl

Two tiny feet kick in protest

Ten perfect fingers skillfully made

Each hand small and wrinkled

Dark soft hair, graces my head

A button nose, yet to smell

Two bright, innocent eyes unaware of the world's woes;

A thumb escaping from a perfect mouth

Fiercely, pounds my heart within

Liked a caged bird, meant to be free

Can you hear the faintest sound?

Did the doctor tell? I am alive within

I am alive and well

Perfect in every way

From each tiny toe to dark curly hair

I am a part of the love that you share

I would bring such happiness

But, you will never know;

My little heart stopped, the bird died;

I was the child you dreamed

No laughter and joy shall be known

No hugs and kisses within Mother's embrace

No love, shall I feel, in Father's strong arms

No daylight shall my eyes see

Sorrow will fill your hearts

I was the child your love sparked;

You will never know

Why my heart's beat stilled

I am in heaven with so many others

Oh Mother, I did not know so many were like me;

Yet, the ones here were unwanted

Unlike me

Do not worry, I am safe and secure

In my Father's arms

One day you will join me, in a

Perfect place with perfect love.

-M. Wiitanen 4/95