Lesli Poem by Kathryn Tyler King

I met a young woman who made me smile.
I didn't know then that she'd stay for awhile.
Her demeanor and her poise was evident.
Her love and warmth were heaven sent.

She always knew how to speak her heart.
Her mind dug deep, her thoughts very smart.
I don't know how to tell her she's accepted
or that her tears in a bottle are collected.

When she married my son she lit his eyes up.
Her love for him was like filling a big cup.
He seemed afraid he’d lose this fragile dove.
But I know the Lord will bring help from above.

How can I tell her of the magic and wonder
Of their special relationship they’d ponder.
They would begin to thank Him each day
That there are not enough words to say.

He says, Trust in the Lord with all our heart
To lean not on our own thinking nor to part
From all that is good and pure in His sight
That our lives would do all that is right.

Lesli, the daughter that I never could have,
Does she know the Lord has healing salve?
to mend her hurting heart and give peace.
Lord, help her to give you all, be released.