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.