God's Gift

 Sent from Heaven up above

An angel sent for me to love

Perfect glow of God’s sweet grace

A blessed gift, now I embrace.

Little hands to smudge my walls

Soon my name this angel calls

with twinkle like the stars at night

in eyes of wonder and delight.

First tooth; first word; first step divine

These sweet memories are all mine

to lock inside my heart with love

Always thanking God above

Singing songs for peaceful sleep

Comforting embrace when child weeps

Serving only wholesome food

Tend precious life serene; subdued.

Tiny mud-prints on the floor

toys are always strewn galore

Bedtime prayers to Jesus prayed

Angel kisses next invade.

I take a minute at the door

to ask for blessings from the Lord

I gaze upon my small one’s face

I then realize in that moment and place

That God has blessed me all the while

Again I kiss that precious smile!

When life takes me to a distressing place

I need only look to one tiny face.

By: Dawn M. Ziebarth