Walking With Hope

We two walked there arm in arm 
Speaking in low voice
She allowed me to hold on 
Surprised me with that choice 

I saw her there in my dreams 
Our daughter now estranged
My firstborn a treasured gift
Whom I long to see again 

Long suffering my heart does yearn
For closeness we once shared 
Before events of life washed in 
Differences ensnared 

Numerous mothers’ hearts like mine 
Carry tender spots 
For their children’s presence
Their love once shared, now not 

Suddenly coos of mourning doves
When grief could take no more 
Brought solace to my hurting heart
As they have years o’re and o’re

Oh, Love, bind ever seamlessly 
Though our hearts can’t see 
Wash over, nourish and uplift 
Loved ones where e’er they be

Thank You God that hope resides 
And beats within our breasts 
Reconciliation’s time will come 
Assured when You deem best 


Romans 15:13 NKJV
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”


NOTE: Over the years the coos of mourning doves have reminded me of God’s ever-present Holy Spirit. Why? I don’t know, other than something in my spirit resonates with their call. Does their mournful coo echo the mourning of creation waiting, too, for the final return of the Beloved One? It has been some time since I have heard them… until today as I sat in a well of grief, a timely gentle reminder that God indeed cares, that I am not alone, and can still have hope. His love and presence again lifted me. Even if we must wait into eternity, He holds us and our dear ones tenderly.  

How has God provided evidence in your life of His presence? Something special that assures you of His personal love for you? He is there, reaching towards each of us, always. 


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