Fear Not
my footsteps, muffled in the frigid morning,
break the icy crust
of the nights snow with each step
I scatter offerings to the winged creatures
as they perch in the fragrant evergreen boughs-
with bright eyes, they watch me
as I turn to go back in the warm house,
voices are lifted in song
and the sound of wings echo in the air
his voice on the phone
sounds strong
and brave
the stem cell transplant
is scheduled
for the new year
with word
that an angel will appear
to watch over him-
fear not.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings… Luke 2:10
*** Dear friends, As my brother faces this next challenge, I ask for your prayers, good thoughts and positive energy. My prayer is that he continues to receive excellent care, continues to respond to the treatment and that he lives a long and happy life. Thank you, Kathleen
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Sending healing prayers for your brother, Kathleen! I believe!
Thanks so much, Jill – I believe too! K
best wishes for your family.
thank you -K
May it be so!
Amen and amen! K
How very caring you are. May your brother enjoy a full recovery and all that Christmas and good health have to offer! May He lift you and your family during all your prayers.
So appreciate your thoughtful and kind words – thank you for your prayers. K
Your poem is a wonderful tribute to your brother’s recovery. May God heal him swiftly!
Thank you – that is our prayer – K
How good of you to share the story of your brother with us…we hope for the best..so many suffer during this time, all the time, and this caring is part of Christmas’s gift.
Thank you, Katy – I appreciate your kindness. K
Kathleen, Of course I share in your prayers.. reading your poetry works so well.. thank you for sharing this…
Thank you, Bjorn – I so appreciate your kind words and prayers. K
voices are lifted in song
and the sound of wings echo in the air…. this makes a hopeful background for a difficult situation in life…the hope shines through…prayers for your brother and hugs your way…
Thank you, Claudia – for the sweet words, prayers and hugs – K
How beautifully you expressed this message of love for your brother especially with the ending of Saint Luke .This last quote resonates with me. I sang the part of the angel in Vaughan Williams
” Hodie” almost 30 years ago and have only thought of it now because of your poem. Thank you. May your brother be remembered in all of our prayers for a full recovery.
You are very kind – thank you – K
Prayers for health and healing.
Thanks, Lorri – I appreciate it – K
Our prayers and best wishes for his good health ~ An angel is watching over the family ~
Happy weekend ~
Thank you, Grace – I know angels surround him – K
smiles…i imagine the angels will watch over him…i am glad that he is feeling strong…that snuck up on me a bit as i was appreciating feeding the birds and hearing their song…
Thanks, Brian – I appreciate your kindness. K
My best wishes and prayers go with you Kathleen, I hope all goes well. Lovely poem.
Thank you for your kind comment – I appreciate it very much – K
I will hope that your brother is doing fine. A strong poem of caring.
Thank you, Mary – K