Miracle
for Jennie Lloyd’s baby
Enveloped in darkness —
surrounded by perfect blackness
(the comfort of mother
on all sides)
Grow gracefully, child of
Love — inside your peaceful shelter.
Your mother is special — young and
full of energy and wonderful
thoughts and hopes and you.
Kiss her often, precious child.
Feel the smile you bring
to her face when
your mother sees herself
in you and sees
things she wishes she could be.
Be careful of the world.
Hold tightly the hands
that guide and protect you.
Know when to run home and
when to soar free.
Sometimes parents need
a shoulder to cry on —
welcome that moment
and comfort those who need you.
Be who you know you are.
Don’t let the world hold you back.
You can be whoever you want.
This world is big and is better
now because of you, child of Jennie.
Written 20 February 2000 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Brian Fuchs, “Miracle” from Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Scissortail Press, 2020)