My sweet family-maker,
you bring us together once again.
Deeper than faith, this essence of you
makes us rise in the living of love

The demand of this purpose
shines through each hardened thought,
each tight-lodged obstacle,
clears away everything but the true light,
our calling, our unique blessing,
the role we play in raising up each other,
our certainty
of why we are here.

©Wendy Mulhern
October 6, 2015