Moored in Heaven Like Stars by Laura Lynn Gatzow

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.–Hebrews 11:1

Like breath on wintry nights, our souls will pass.

Ethereal wisps—a halyard loosed, untied—

divided from our bodies, free at last.

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Snow falls, each glorious flake with facets cast

by grand Designer’s hand, we must decide.

Like breath on wintry nights, our souls will pass.

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Such glimpses into Heaven’s sweet forecast

are all we need to know. We will abide,

divided from our bodies, free at last.

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Just look at Nature’s handiwork—how blessed

we are to hear Aldebaran confide:

like breath on wintry nights, our souls will pass.

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We have a promise from our God steadfast,

that lilies won’t outshine what he provides—

divided from our bodies, free at last.

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“Will we, when Winter comes, feel Heaven’s vast,

eternal light, her warm embrace?” I sighed.

Like breath on wintry nights, my soul has passed,

divided from my body, free at last.

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LAURA LYNN GATZOW attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she earned many writing awards. She is currently engaged in several local writing workshops. Laura’s publication credits include:

April 2010 “Mystical Journey” Raphael’s Village

May 2010 “Afterimage” All Things Girl

July 2010 “Triptych of Joy” Joyful!

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Editor’s Note: Please keep praying for Bennett.