The Son

He was always there for me

our bond like no other

His beginning

shrouded in Mystery

was a blessing

beyond my imagination

a grace finding 

an unworthy home within

He was always a joy

so playful in pleasing me

yet so serious 

with a purpose

far beyond His years

we shared devotion

with memories

treasured to this day

He grew to manhood’s strength

with a wisdom unmatched

and a knowledge Divine

possessing the lively eyes

and character of His father
He graced our family

‘till called into the desert to
begin a mission leading to
a bitter end

signs and wonders followed Him

with words to be hallowed of
a Kingdom that had come

years passed too quickly
then

the sorrow that

I always foresaw

began to claim Him  for
His enemies were many 

despite His tender love

yet

nothing could prepare me for the
horror of His sentence 

so brutal and 

more than I could bear 

my painful watch 

hung on my brokenness

and lingered long after

the meeting of our eyes

as a sword

pierced my heart

binding us in
Passion's embrace

His final request for

my love to bear so many

was beyond 

my infirmity

yet

impossible to refuse

since

I could do no other 

than to honor His wishes

finally finished at last

at rest in my arms 

one last time

we spoke without words
after pain was spent though

I would endure the more

‘till we would meet again 

with wondrous Glory

Reflection/Discussion:
-Describe Mary's relationship with her Son.
-What did you like best about the description? Why?
-Does it make Jesus relationship with His Mother more real? Why/not? 
-How does this description compare with the poem "The Mother Mary"?
-Describe your relationship with Mary.
-Do you want to make her more a part of your life? Why/not?
-How can you grow in your relationship with Mary?