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birds in tree

Decades ago, I heard something like
the welcoming bells of heaven ring
when my nephew, hours old,
died in his father's arms.
Ring those bells for us, good Lord,
but please, not yet.
Hold us in your everlasting arms,
always.

Photo of birds in a budding tree against a darkening sky
by Danny N. Schweers; prayer and photo copyright 2011.

 

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