French Horns

French Horns                                          12/24/2015

Perfect as a snowflake

Swirling around her face

Falling almost unnoticed

One among many

Numberless and solitary.    

We are suspended for a moment

And captured on glass

Cataloged, photographed

Miraculous and unique. 

Perfect in  imperfection

We sparkle for a time

Diamonds on velvet

Holding and transducing 

Everything and everyone.   

A miracle of beauty

Tender and soft

The incredible gift

Frozen in time. 

We remember the colors

And we remember the taste

Of deepest satisfaction

And triumphant joy.

Contented in the knowledge

That we are saved

In faith undefeated 

And in sacrifice,

Immortal.   

No matter how long

We still remember 

Imprinted forever,

Now that we see

And now that we know. 

Precious gifts

At peace in the night

Showering us with stars

And bathing us in light.

Even now the angels sing

In joyful victory

Death and sin conquered

For once and for all.  

No matter what

The Lord has won

So let us all be glad

More determined than ever

Humble, thankful, and strong.