By Water and Blood

Sanguis Christi, Unknown, ca. 17th century. Source: Wikimedia Commons

A quatrain for my wife, Brittany, and our son, Rowan Luke, born 5/29/19

By Water and Blood

Anguish bears the Fruit of Love

Tears of toil water the bud

Upon which alights the Holy Dove

© Conor MacCormack, 2019