Always Listening

The only memory I have of you

Is your beautiful face with lips so blue

A haunting memory to this day

What a memory some would say

What a twisted thought to think

And that's when I begin to sink

Even though you were still born

The rest of life will be to mourn

And so each day I fight within

The demons tempt my heart to sin 

Let all your anger take control

Let the poison fill your soul

Love the pain and don't let go

After all, who would know?

But then I hear "you have a choice"

Could this be your gentle voice?

I'd like to think that it is you

A voice that I never knew

And so I listen with intent 

As if you were an angel sent

"Dad, I am safe.

I am in a better place

Wrapped In arms so soft and strong 

Live your life, it won't be long 

One day these arms will be your own 

You'll hold me tight when I am grown

Now go and be a light for all

Until that day you here the call

I will be waiting patiently 

Until the day you're here with me

-John Schell III