In Memoriam

TWINSHIP

There are four little sets of hands

On each are perfect little thumbs

And sets of four fingers to join and clasp the other to make a perfect ten.

There are four little set of legs with knobby knees

And four sets of five tiny toes to lock together, knit together so close

There are two little heads, four little eyes, four little ears, two little mouths

Eyes to see each tiny thing about one another;

Eyes to marvel as they watch each other grow;

Ears to listen for the tiniest sound of distress;

Mouths to coo and gurgle words of encouragement

To say: I’m always here with you. Never be afraid.

Legs to kick and arms to swing

Eating, swimming, sleeping

We’ll take this journey together and no matter what travails there may be

I know you’re there for me and I’m there for you.

For the bond of the womb never breaks

Neither by distance nor by death

And wherever you are then I am too

And where I am then you are too.

Virginia in loving memory of Virgle 1952-2009