Little town
\ncountry girl
\nborn to carry
\nheaven’s pearl.<\/p>\n
Visiting angel
\nshocking news
\nservant’s heart
\nmuch to muse.<\/p>\n
Cruel rejection
\nwhispers abound
\nbaby bump
\ntalk of town.<\/p>\n
Parental pain
\nwhat is true?
\nfiance blamed
\nsearch for clues.<\/p>\n
Country boy
\nmadly in love
\nbroken heart
\nbetrayal because?<\/p>\n
Sleepless nights
\ndying inside
\ncountless tears
\nloss of bride. <\/p>\n
World shattered
\nwhat to do?
\nangel dream
\nhope renewed.<\/p>\n
Joyous reunion
\nfiancee restored
\nhearts overflowing
\nlove outpoured.<\/p>\n
Family, friends
\ncan’t understand
\nsendoff decided
\nexcellent plan.<\/p>\n
Blessed acceptance
\nkindred spirit
\nfeeling kicks
\nbaby dearest.<\/p>\n
Fellowship sweet
\nfireside chats
\nbaby bumps
\nfilling laps.<\/p>\n
Change of plans
\nhurried pack
\njourney long
\naching back.<\/p>\n
Birthing pains
\ntown in sight
\nalmost there
\nstarry night.<\/p>\n
Fruitless search
\nhope dying
\nno room
\nshe’s crying.<\/p>\n
Rejection again
\nbirthing fears
\npleading hearts
\nheaven hears.<\/p>\n
Animal stable
\nresting place
\ngrateful sighs
\nmercy ‘n grace.<\/p>\n
Hours drag
\ncoldness creeps
\ncontractions strong
\nlittle sleep<\/p>\n
Agonized prayer
\nhis heart torn
\nwaiting, pacing
\nnot yet born.<\/p>\n
Guttural screams
\nwater burst
\nhead crowning
\nimminent birth<\/p>\n
Pitiful cry
\nwelcome sound
\nheaven’s blood
\nspilled on ground.<\/p>\n
Tiny fingers
\ncutest nose
\nsquinting eyes
\ncount the toes.<\/p>\n
Heaven’s scent
\nbaby’s breath
\nnuzzling lips
\nmilk at breast.<\/p>\n
Unwed mama
\nmiracle son
\nstep-father bonding
\njourney begun.<\/p>\n
Mission accomplished
\nplan unthwarted
\nSon of God
\nnot aborted.<\/p>\n
Angels singing
\nlove unfurled
\nGod in rags
\nSavior of world.<\/p>\n
(Written by my cousin Blossom Teele on December 10, 2019 — republished here with her permission.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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