The Duet: A Poem
Dec 23rd, 2009 by John
The Duet
by
John W Frye
Heidi spends her day in a wheelchair.
She’s 25 years old, blonde and brilliant.
Ray spends his day usually alone.
He’s 85 years old, gray and grandfatherly.
Heidi and Ray sang a duet last Sunday in church.
Heidi’s strong voice and Ray’s soft voice
Zig-zagging through the melody,
Heaven hushed to hear them sing,
Hearts opened to the artistry of glory,
Wet with the tears of beauty undefinable
In this sacred space and holy time.
“…when we all see Jesus, we’ll sing
And shout the victory,” they sang.
When Heidi and Ray finished,
I saw heaven opened
And George Frideric Handel
Was standing and applauding,
Falling to his knees dazed in wonder.
Jesus, standing, shouted to all
“I love those two!”
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John,
This is beautiful. Thank you for writing it and then deciding to share it. It is a wonderful, visual piece. My heart swells………
Rachel
Rachel, Thanks so much for your sweet comments. Ray and Heidi are precious.