Via Vitae

Apr 22, 2025

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He's 86 now 
Old, but glad 
He sleeps in the fetal position 
A diaper for my dad 
Not much time left now

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He's 66 now 
Tried and true 
He talks now of a premonition 
A tombstone for my mom 
Not much time left now

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He's 46 now 
Strong and good 
He waits now for a little grandson 
A blessing for my mom 
Not much time left now

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He's 26 now 
Young and firm 
He sees her veiled in revelation 
A favor from the Lord 
So much time left now

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He's just 6 now 
Small and bright 
He calls for me with such devotion 
A mother and a son 
So much time left now

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He's coming now 
Fast and light 
He breaks through the womb with a vengeance 
A diaper for my boy 
Time stands still for now

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He's here now 
Flash of light 
He forms in the fetal position 
A name after my dad 
You're in our time now

Via Vitae is the second of an ongoing series of commissioned poems.