POETRY CORNER; THE JOURNEY OF MY LIFE

(To my first grandchild,

Journey Elizabeth Gentil"

You are my shining diamond

that God gently cut just right

He sent you to us flawless

straight down from Heaven's light

He also sent an angel

with beautiful wings of white

to guard you and to guide you

from dusk till morning light

He took a ray from the golden sun

and a sparkle from a star

He made you a shining halo

for the angel that you are

He gathered star dust from the sky

from this He made your hair

Your eyes He gave an endless glow

for when looked in He'll be there

He gave you warmth and tenderness

from the summer skies of blue

From strong winds He gave you wisdom

along with strength and courage, too

He took the pink from a beautiful rose

and brushed across your cheek

A moment's pause, a smile, a sigh,

"I think she's now complete."

He whispered to me softly

"Here she is; she's all brand new.

I made her like her mother

and her mother came from you"

He gave to you two tiny wings

that you will use someday

You will be the one He sends

to guide another's way.

He gave you clouds to ride upon

when you feel you cannot walk

He gave you hands to fold and pray

when you feel you cannot talk

He gave you smiles and I love yours

that you will gladly give away

His teaching is that kindness sowed

will come back to you someday.

He gave you a weeping willow tree

so burdened through the years

A way for Him to show you

the beauty found in tears

He gave you stars to cheer your night,

His own Heavenly chandelier

so you may catch a glimpse of Him,

and feel His spirit near.

He gave you flowing rivers

His teardrops from the sky

an ever constant reminder

of why His Son did die

He gave you a heart like His precious Son

and sent it from above

For a heart that's from our Savior

will be forever filled with love.

he wrote a message in the sand

as He walked along the sea

"I'll leave her here a while with you,

then I'll bring her back to me."

When this time comes she'll be carried home

on the wings of a snow white dove

and there I will be waiting

with open arms of love

Journey, know that Grandma loves you

forever and a day

Someday you'll see God's miracle

when a diamond comes your way

Until then...you will be...

The "Journey" of my life.