My Grandchild's Hand

In your eyes I see the future
And a need to save the Earth ....
So that you might walk the fields of God
And know that life has worth.

In your presence I can see now
That God continues on ....
And he sent you as a glimpse of hope
When I thought all hope was gone.

When I plant a tree now I will know
Though the shade won't cover me ....
I have offered you a shelter here
For all the world to see.

When I was young I questioned God
I had to know the truth ....
And he closed his eyes and bowed his head
And he sent you down as proof.

It was deep inside your laughter
That I learned what life's about ....
For the miracle of knowing you
Has left me without doubt.

As time passed by how could I know
The best was yet to be ....
Through my grandchild's hand my God reacher out
And he found the love in me.

Jill Grubb-Travoss