But
Her Eyes Called to Me
“And coming forward at that very
time, Anna gave thanks to God and spoke
about the child to all who were
awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem” – Luke 2:38
Over every throbbing ache
in every finger
in my knees and back
I
have whispered
tell me why I remain
alone
childless and feared
they will not limn
their concerns or doubts
but
nod as if my eyes do not see even
the glittering
dust that floats when the great
veil is disturbed
Oh I see
but cannot outpace
my
deepest hunger
To know why
I am kept
even the old man will not
cross the barrier of the day
we bow
as best we can and wait the interruption
from beyond
what grave is yet
denied
And then even my breath
was pulled from me
when I turned
He stood behind slightly bowed
She
could not move
but her eyes
called me
Yes I know
I finally know I see
what I had not hoped
yet
hoped
and hungered for
since
(I will not say)
You
I hold now
little one
shattering the silence forever
until the last word is
burned clean
I hold you now
little one
It is done
O God
It is done
-- Luke
22
December 2019
