He meets her there
In the garden
Where death had reigned unhindered
Where tears beyond count have fallen
The ache of loss unassuaged by the toil of hands
Longing to recreate the garden lost
He meets her there
Where all harms have begun to unravel
Where tender flesh exhales with fresh breath
And the once broken heart beats strong and sure
A long descent has become ascent
Bringing all up with him
He meets her there
Speaks her name
She is seen and heard
Known
And she knows beyond hope
That he has come back
For her
She has not been left behind
He meets us there
Speaks our names with a tenderness
That says
Look up
I know you
Your story is mine
And now my story is yours
Come with me
Together we will grow
A new garden
by Candace Magruder
