The Miracle by Mary Bone

The child lived.
It was only a bullet graze
to the head.
Blood flowed freely
but, the child lived.
Life in the jungle was never easy
and he had future plans to be a leader.
The villagers surrounded the young child and dressed his wounds.
The police station was filled
with onlookers.
This could only be a miracle.
Thank God the child lived!

Mary Bone has written two books of poetry. She has been published in magazines, newspapers and online blogs. The most recent poetry acceptances are at Poetry Potion, Outlaw Poetry.com’s website and Blood Root Poetry Blog.