Two More Poems
The Moment That Never Ends
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Kneeling, and feeling helpless in need
Tired and hopeless once we had been
Tears washed faces and trembling voices
Loud shouts mixed with whispering poises
Dark days were passing in mechanical slow motion
Crying silently without showing deep emotion
Living in the past, blind to the future, not getting ahead
Afraid of taking chances, as we believe only in our heads
But You reach out Your hand to all to grasp
You wait patiently while we struggle and gasp
When ready, You lift us from secret depths of misery
Flood our hearts with unfailing love against tyranny
And teach us how to live in the now, the moment that never ends
Published by Oakton Community College in Spark Literary Journal in their 3rd annual issue on May 2nd, 2018.
An audio recording was published by Unlimited Literature in May 2021.
Sleep Peacefully
(To Annelise at Age Two and a Half)
Sleep peacefully, my beloved, blessed child
Your dreams are filled with wonders, so close your eyes
Your days filled with laughter mixed with good-byes
When you’re gone I miss you. Look your pillow’s so mild
Angels watch over you at my request
And I’m here by your side to stay while you rest
I’ll protect you from all that I could
The rest I trust God with, and I know that He would
I pray on my knees for wisdom, guidance, and strength
To be the best mom, you and your brothers deserve at length
I cherish each moment when I have you here near
Words could never do justice to describe what I feel
When I look at you as I hold you in my arms
When I watch you make your first angel in fresh snow
I say, “You’re my angel,” soaking in your sweet, innocent smile
Holding onto precious moments to keep time running slow
Depicted you by myriad pictures, but I never can
Capture fully your abundant, innate beauty from within
Your name, Annelise, means gracious, consecrated to God
That’s what you are and my “Twinkle, twinkle, little star”
So, sleep my sweet baby and don’t worry about tomorrow
The night is long and peace sets in
Tomorrow doesn’t need any previous troubles to borrow
So, close your eyes and let your amazing dreams begin
1st Published by ISPS on their website on December 15th, 2017
