Time Experience Thoughts

So many Generations have seen these very days of yours, Where each eternal moment reveals His divine ways and course. And now, the New Life being brought forth by you both, Creates, in us all, renewed hope of our own rebirth and growth. We see the two of you – as one – and now three,* Are already bound together , in one, eternally. And this New Little One, sent forth by those from above, Will bring new ways to see . . . new ways to be . . . and new ways for us to love. Eternity has just reached down and touched your inmost soul, As this new Generation even now rejoices and further completes the whole. Scott L. Vanatter, mid-October 2002 (Poem written in anticipation of Ryan’s upcoming birth.) * This poem still works, even though they are now more than just three.

(Father-Mother-Son; Man-Woman-Boy; Husband-Wife-Child) The spark lay buried; Dormant—smoldering—comforting, deep within; Waiting to jump into flame. Long hidden from view, Never really known; though almost shown By inklings, and flashes and glimpses. Anxious, now, To make it to the air, finally did it pierce through; at just the perfect, select moment; No more to be concealed. Impatient waiting, and now seeing, The flame grows into an enduring, Eternal light; Capable of sparking others. The burning, now, Creates life on its own; now sees the full light of day. This “burning” Sets on fire the souls that now perceive; and comes together as One; Over altars, and glances, and (kind) words, and gentle (forgiving) hearts. Wiggling and vibrating Long, and strong, and sure; echoing again and again new found freedom. The Child Comes in an instant to Father and Mother, Who seek to erase any pain, and gain the desire to impart… all. Everything. Every good thing. Child grows old; Child grows wise;...