Sermon

he speaks to you through
your restless heart

my son crawls into
my lap
our foreheads touch
grin on his face

he calls you to take risks
try something new
step out
face the world

my son drags his toy car
through my hair
across my chest

there will be a moment
you will know
the right thing
to do

hallelujah notes start
my son hums with me
while i sing

he will call you
you only have to open
your heart
listen

my son grabs at my face
he laughs
i quietly try to dodge him
he smiles
kisses my cheek
“i love you, mommy.”
i love you too.

amen

@bonnie pignatiello leer
(Published in Juice 2007)