Rock of Ages
by
coondogk9


The soft age of innocence,
a whispered breath of love.
Soft skin so pink unblemished
against the wrinkled hand.

Tiny arms flailing the air excited,
a toothless grin exposed.
Rheumatic fingers
touched a giggle.

Delicate fingers clutched
the coarse grey strands.
The tiny tot slept peacefully
on a bony shoulder.

The aged rocker squeaked its
rhythm on a hardwood floor.
Then all was quiet,
the infant lifted away.

The angels came in ceremony
in gowns of snow white luster.
Her prayer answered,
now blissful sleep prevailed.

A daughters daughters daughter
looked down on the scene
with smiling tears as she clutched
the newborn to her bosom.

Vision Quest
� 2002 T Lovett

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