One Precious Hour
By Sherry Ward
How long is one precious hour?
Long enough to behold your first breath
Long enough to hold you in my arms
Long enough to touch your tiny fingers
Long enough to gaze upon your beautiful face
Long enough to fall in love with you
Long enough to dare to hope for hours without end
Long enough to feel my own heart breaking
As your breath
On the wings of your soul
Returns to God
One Precious Hour was written by Rev. Sherry Ward and originally published in House of Hope, a publication of Retreat House Spirituality Center. Purchase a hard copy or your ebook here.