At dVerse poets , we look back on 2025 for the last poetics prompt of the year…
Looking back in rearview mirror,
on events of past month of year,
swipe tissue under blurry eyes
and serve up slice of humble pie.
Sweet baby, born before her time,
fits beautifully in family line
but tiny heart anomaly
means coming home not yet to be.
God, in his wisdom, has a plan
higher than that of mortal man;
helpless we feel to watch and wait
while surgeon’s skills work delicate.
Magdalena will live her name
demonic power of death won’t reign;
her will to live is stubborn, strong
her parents, faith-full, walk along.
Grandparents care for brother, Gid
( and wonder at precocious kid! )
family and friends all watch and pray,
believe in miracles today!
a poem in my pocket 
Dec 17, 2025 @ 10:18:10
Your poem is heartfelt and hopeful, Lynn. I can’t imagine what you are feeling at this time. I will pray that you granddaughter will be given healing and strength to make it through this challenge.
Dec 17, 2025 @ 13:18:52
Thank you, Dwight, for your kind words and prayers at this time.
Dec 17, 2025 @ 15:01:11
You are very welcome!
Dec 17, 2025 @ 05:26:48
Sending best wishes and prayers for little Magdalena. May you all have a happy, heartwarming Christmas, Lynn.
Dec 17, 2025 @ 13:20:09
Thank you for the prompt and warm thoughts ❤
Dec 17, 2025 @ 20:47:55
You are very welcome. ❤️
Dec 17, 2025 @ 05:11:32
I do hope that the doctors fix Magdalena’s heart anomaly and you all have a wonderful Christmas, Lynn.
Dec 17, 2025 @ 13:23:41
Thank you, Kim!
Dec 17, 2025 @ 13:43:25
My pleasure, Lynn!
Dec 17, 2025 @ 03:02:03
I hope all goes well, and that doctors and nurses turns it around.
Dec 17, 2025 @ 13:25:17
These days of recovery are critical. We are grateful for her medical team
Dec 17, 2025 @ 00:26:35
“God, in his wisdom, has a plan
higher than that of mortal man;”
🎄much love
Dec 17, 2025 @ 13:26:50
❤