For Dylan and Aaron

Two Boys

Two boys and different as the sea from shore

Issued from a wonder-source of love,

Cradled in an atmosphere of joy

And nourished by a guardian light above.

Only She who sees beyond our sight

And knows beyond our frail attempts to know,

Can mark the plunge of soul to human form

And guide them to the Truth towards which they grow.

And we who fight our battles with the night

That would prevail against the pressing grace,

Must trust their lives to the Mother's tender care

And know them for the future's dawning race.

For souls descend in answer to Her call

And though we know it not we too are here

Responding to the thrill of the ageless quest,

To find the flame within and draw God near.