A Sacred Nest ( For Christy)

 I wove a sacred nest

As beautiful as sunset and gossamer and smiles

The time spent as my babies grew

Meant more to me

Then I could capture and express

And as parts of my heart

These children of mine

Have grown

And flown

Building their own nests,

As I taught them just how to do so well

I feel torn

In some way

What is there left to do?

Why have a nest if it's not full?

And so here I am

Sunset, gossamer, smiles and memories

My heart held before me

I can see its beauty

My nest in readiness

My eyes filled with tears

For what will come?

My arms were always open

I don't want them to close

And so

Send me, send them in

Let my eyes see, who needs to be seen

Let my ears hear, who you want me to hear

Let my heart respond to their cries

Let my nest, my heart, be filled again

In however you see fit

As beautiful as sunset, gossamer and smiles

Here I am