Sitting With Jacob

“SITTING WITH JACOB”
by Mark Hospes
07/2004


Heart, Mind soul, Experience
I collapse in my wicker chair, straining to connect
Attempting to eliminate fears and worries.
I turn inwardly to my breathing.
Just shut my eyes and feel.
My heart begins to crank open,
I force my ears to tune in.
The baby sleeps next to me,
His breathing g relaxes me.
I focus on him through my covered eyes.
Then, I know it’s time. Time to see.
And “see” I do, for maybe the first time.
Emotion and Love overwhelm me,
Tears trickle down my cheeks, I
Am no longer ashamed of these tears;
This moment will forever be branded on my soul.
And now, I can Live and Die,
My being, thus consumed in Grace.
Heart, Mind Soul, Experience.
Thank You, My Son