spirit on Nostr: A tiny hand within my own, A whispered prayer before the night, A face that grace has ...

A tiny hand within my own,
A whispered prayer before the night,
A face that grace has gently sown,
A mirror to the purest light.

To guard this spark, this sacred trust,
To teach the way, the ancient creed,
From worldly storms, and darkened dust,
To plant in faith a holy seed.

May gentle virtues mark your days,
May icons guide your seeking eye,
Through life's long fasts and Paschal praise,
Reflect His love before you die.

And when you look, my child, at me,
May something of His image gleam,
A father's love, imperfectly,
Yet striving for redemption's stream.
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