Especially For Us

For our tiny angel, Gabriella Faith

What a joy it was
to see the wonder and excitement
that only a child is capable of expressing.
Even the tiniest of things can elicit a smile
that shines brighter than the brightest day,
a squeal of delight
like perfectly tuned chimes
singing to our ears.

We walked among them,
the most delicate of God's creations
landing ever so lightly;
an angel's kiss upon sister's cheek,
a feather brushing a tickle upon daddy's neck.
What a quiet and peaceful place it was,
colors that changed with every movement of their fragile wings,
there for just a moment
and gone the next.

Dishes filled with fruit are scattered about
where they feed on the nectar that nourishes
and sustains them
throughout their short life.
Those that have tasted their last sweet drop
and those that have taken their last graceful flight
lie silently about,
their wings ever so still.
"Oh, be very careful Grandma,
this one is taking a nap",
not understanding just yet
that it's sleep is eternal.

I would like to believe
that there was one more special than any other among them.
This one came to rest
near where a precious baby slept.
It did not flit about like the others,
but remained,
never for a moment startled by nearby commotion.
For what seemed like a very long time,
compared to the fleeting moments
in which we were graced by the other's presence,
this one appeared content
to be with us,
to be close.

Maybe it was nothing.
Maybe this one really was no different than the rest.

But one can imagine and wonder,
as one might,
and somehow feel connected
in a way that only God would understand.

Maybe, just maybe,
by divine design and not mere chance,
this one was more special,
not like any other.
Perhaps this one was sent
with an angel's kisses,
especially for us.


~~~ ~~~
R. L. Ives

Reviews

[quinfinn]

someone has a new addition to the family, i take it? i love babies...i hate when they cry and poop but i love all the rest. some of them indeed seem enlightened, it is an odd thing to see a baby look you into the eyes and feel that it has a wisdom beyond all comprehension. perhaps they carry knowledge from a previous life? this is a lovely write.

[R. L. Ives]

Thank you Quin. This was a magical day for us in many ways. We were at the Butterfly Palace, and our three year old granddaughter, Jocelynde, just knew this was heaven. she loves butterflies and dances around the house saying she is dancing with the butterflies.

Her baby sister, Julianna, was sleeping In her stroller and this one butterfly stayed with us the whole time we were there, mostly sitting on the stroller. I couldn't help but feel like it was significant; her twin sister Gabriella passed away, and I kept thinking she was right there with us the whole time.

And Julianna will hold my gaze so intently, I just know she sees my heart and knows just how special she is.

Thank you for your thoughtful words.

[quinfinn]

we never know which body an angel will choose to visit us with....butterflies? perhaps....i am sure that frieda would love this idea!