little silent one
a father’s-foot-long
swimming alone
in the darkness
of your private ocean
you kick your legs
clasp, unclasp your hands
exploring quietly
the dim waters
you inhabit
rocked to sleep
by womb-waves
as your mother
walks the dusty roads
around her home
marveling
at the miracle
she carries within
then a voice calls
not your mother’s
lulling alto
nor your months-mute
father loosed of tongue
an unfamiliar voice
yet a voice
that carries life itself!
suddenly your silent sea
resounds with sound
and your darkened dreamings
are flooded with soul-light
your eyes stare wide
your little mouth flies open
as the light finds rest
in your tiny racing heart
glory!
you sing in a language
beyond words
glory!
you spring up
on fire with joy
glory!
every particle alight
with praise
you run, you dance
you leap for gladness
and as you worship
womb-bound
the voice that
carries life
starts singing
