The boy
called
for his brother
in the dark
hallway as I
sat reading
in
bed by a
quiet, yellow
light. Following
my voice,
he arrived
and fell
into bed
and sleep
simultaneously,
like some ripe
fruit
falling
from the tree.
The light
was golden,
as was the boy’s
flaxen head
and the moment
was
sweet
and so full,
as though he
was the first
child ever
and we
the first parents
marveling
in
delight.
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Welcome to the #SmallWonder link-up.
What if we chose to deliberately look for the small moments of wonder, the small sparks of presence, of delight or sorrow, of true humanity in which we meet God?
That’s my proposal – that we might gather here each week to share one moment of Wonder from each of our days.
You’re invited to link-up a brief post of about five hundred words or less about a small moment of wonder. Don’t worry if your post is too long, too short, or not just right – you’re welcome to come as you are.
While you’re here, please do take a look around and encourage at least one other blogger with a comment.
Isn't love like that? so magical sometimes, it feels like the first time and the only all wrapped up in one? So sweet. Enjoy your miracle.
Thanks, Lisha.
I am struck, too, at how much more God delights when we come to Him as such, too. The pleasure and wonder he takes in his stolen moments with us just amazes me.
And even our rest and all-out exhaustion are welcome. Thanks Beth.
Thank you for hosting. Your words are lovely.
Those are some of the very sweetest moments in parenting. I loved reading your words & remembering my own moments 🙂
Kelly, that small wonder moment was such a gift. I am blessed seeing it through your eyes.
Thanks, Jody 🙂
As though the first… Would that we could see much of life this way! Beautiful, Kelly. Thank you.
Maybe that's what's meant by "eyes to see." Thanks for being here, Lisa.
Kelly,
Oh, that image of ripe fruit falling with your son's head falling to sleep…so precious 🙂
He was SO out of it. Adorable. Thanks Dolly.
Your poetry, friend, is something akin to sitting my heart in a rocking chair. Love this.
What a beautiful image, Amber. Thankyou.