A Loving Visit

A touching moment for one of my campers this summer.

A Loving Visit

As he walked through
this life, looking straight ahead,
who knows what sadness
gripped at his mind,
a horrible hand
outstretched under his eyes,
squeezing the tears
out of those beautiful brown fruits
that have seen more
than any ten year old should.
But the moment he stepped
into His holy land,
a breath of light
hit him in the face,
wiping away the pain
with a gentle hand,
clearing his sight
so he might glimpse
the glory before him.
For, standing there,
one on either side
were his grandparents,
loved ones lost
long ago,
leaving without a proper goodbye.
I hope they made amends
while they strode
down that path together.
I hope they laughed and sang
for old times' sake.
And I hope they treasured
every moment they had
to hold each other close
before their time was up
and that wonderful gift
drifted away
back to God's sanctuary
where they will wait
many days and nights
to see him
in the brilliant sun
of His glory.