One Precious
For Audrey (and the Pigeons on Our Windowsill at Children's Mercy Hospital)
Guarding her nest
One precious white egg
Inside my daughter's hospital room
I watch and listen as my precious one sleeps
I draw the curtain so the nurses can't see me cry
I blow my nose and remember the truth
Love is here
Peace is here
Love is here
Peace is here
Mama pigeon waits for her egg to hatch
As I smooth my daughter's hair
And thank God for this life we've been given
It's still hatching
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To follow Audrey's treatment and recovery, please visit our CarePage here:https://www.carepages.com/carepages/roth377. You will have to create your own account to view our CarePage-if a stupid security warning pops up, please ignore it! Thank you so much to all of you who are already praying for Audrey and sending us your love.
Published by Maria Roth
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93 Comments
Post a CommentThis is lovely, really captures the emotion. I wish your family well and hope Audrey will have a miracle recovery.
Wonderful poem Maria.
so beautiful
I feel like I've been kicked in the stomach, Maria. I feel sick and sad for you. I'm not very good at saying what I mean, but I'm so sorry Maria.
Keeping you and Audrey in my thoughts...
I"m hoping things are going well and that you keep us updated.
You have a beautiful angel! She is in my prayers.
Audrey is lucky to have you. I wish my to you all, especially Audrey.
a beautiful poem!
Beautiful poem. I hope everything works out well for your daughter and family. Take care.