Devotion for April 19

The Lap of God

by Martha Popson 

She was shelling peas,
apron-covered knees
spread wide to catch
each pea/each pod

I, shaky, needy
wandered near

Her ancient swollen hands
pushed back the hair
that hid my face

She set down the pan and,
patting her knee,
said:

oh, child
come on up here
and let me have a look at you.

Her voice was safe and so was I
sitting in the lap of God.