Twelve

When I saw you

I wanted to hide you

as I do each time I see your 

little face

I wanted to cover your eyes

and your mind

and your heart

from this wicked 

wicked world.

But there you lay

motionless

and there I stand

restless

as you feel every 

ounce of what 

you don't deserve

I'm so sorry..

and what this means 

is nothing at all

But, for what it's worth

I grieve with you

sweet child.

I said

there was nothing to comfort

the ailing within your saddened heart

but only to remind you 

that the very One who shaped it 

doesn't make mistakes

As droplets fell

slowly down your cheeks

I prayed that you would

forgive the wolf who got you here

and forgive the heavy hands 

that surround 

you.

Just know 

sweet child

that there is One who is waiting 

to tuck you in

until the end of time

Yes, this is what you

deserve

And the one you bore 

is being held in His hands

of which 

there is no place greater

Close your eyes little one

Can you hear it?

The One who watches over you

both now and forevermore

is rejoicing over you

with sweet 

sweet

singing

And His Kingdom is one of

love

the kind

that cannot be broken

So hold on

Just one more day

And if He gives you the gift 

of tomorrow

please say that you'll hold on

just one day more.