WERE YOU WAITING?

 Were the deep shadows waiting

under the naked trees

diagonal strips of darkest light

reaching into fallen leaves.

Were You waiting for me Lord

in your Holy tomb

and were you waiting my Child

In the Virgin's womb?

Were you waiting in eternity

to bring the world your light

and did Your Father tell you

That it would be this  bright?

Were you waiting in the heavens

With angels at your side

or waiting by Your Father's hand

in that celestial tide.

And were these trees today

standing still and tall

while heaven's eye blinded me

and  did I hear Your call?

I cannot know the answer

to where you are my Child

I  know I wish my memories

were just as meek and mild.

L. Ivison copyright 2025