Precious Life

she holds her dying baby
as he labours for a breath,
life so precious – fading
hope; defeated by his death!

he sees his wife crying
his heart a broken mess,
grief beyond all control;
a nightmare filled with stress!

nurses standing beside them
helpless to bring a comfort,
searching for a word to say
evil it seems triumphant!

people feel their despair
as they see the little casket,
tears fall against the wood;
and a flower from the basket!

God holds them in His care
as He labours for their good,
life so precious – given
hanging on a cross of wood!

hope; now gifted by His death…