Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Spring (as in the season) (11/28/05)
-
TITLE: Here I am Again | Previous Challenge Entry
By Todd Tribble
12/03/05 -
LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
SEND A PRIVATE COMMENT
ADD TO MY FAVORITES
The stones at my feet represent lives that were taken before their time. Some were winter babies and some were fall. Mine was a spring child. She was beautiful and carried the weight of her parents love. I remember that spring day as if it was but a moment ago. The labor was hard and the night was long. We knew that she had passed away but yet we continued to bring our child into the world. The looks on the faces around us told the story and it was one that we didn’t want to hear. The last push came and the sound of her cry did not. How I wanted to hear that cry. It didn’t seem fair. Spring is a time of rebirth. The flowers, trees, and birds were all bringing life into the world and I was left on the sideline not able to participate.
We brought her here after that fateful day. It is place of quiet, peace and love. Her new brothers and sisters lie next to her and offer her a place amongst the stones. I come here often. I come to touch, to cry, to remember, to live. Spring is a time of rebirth. Why not her?
I know that the answer that I seek lies in the hands of One. I know that I should not ask “why” but instead “how”. I know that the One has a plan for me and I know that I will honor my daughter with a life that she would be proud of. Spring is a time of rebirth and maybe I should heed the call and walk in the direction of my Father. I have had my Fall and I have had my Winter. Is it time for me to blossom? Is it time for me to sprout and grow?
I am here again. I kneel to the ground and feel the gentle thaw of that which gives life. I touch the stone and the tears begin to fall. She is here. I look and my eyes widen. A color beckons and I gently lower my face to the ground. A flower. A beautiful yellow flower peeks from beneath the stone. I smile and a tear gently bends a petal towards the earth. She is here. My beautiful daughter is here.
Spring is a time of rebirth and my daughter has come back to me. Hello, my little one…..I have been waiting for you.
The opinions expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com.
If you died today, are you absolutely certain that you would go to heaven? You can be right now. CLICK HERE
JOIN US at FaithWriters for Free. Grow as a Writer and Spread the Gospel.
This sentence: is gorgeous. So full of hope. Thanks!
I have had my Fall and I have had my Winter. Is it time for me to blossom?
Beautiful.
Perhaps I'm just dense, or am simple-minded, as I always call myself - but there is no doubt that this is beautifully written..whatever the meaning, and I loved each touching thought. Just wish I could understand. God Blessed you magical talent!