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Big Sister

And his sister stood at a distance to find out what would happen to him.
Exodus 2:4 (NASB)




Mariam watched her Mother build

         a chest from wicker, tar, and pitch.

She watched her Mother tearfully

         place her baby brother in it.

Mariam watched from a distance

         while he was placed by the river.

But Mariam was not alone,

         angels were watching - hovering -

         answering a Mother's prayer.

BIG SISTER

Quihadi