Thursday, January 5, 2012

A Candle for Jude

The heavy ache hit me late this night. 
Epiphany, 2002: 
My baby, Jude, who never saw light,
"Maman" is missing you. 
This is my candle, little one,
in my heart an undying flame,
tonight brought out in thanksgiving for you
and for the privilege of saying your name.

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