The hedge was very big but the light came through
I heard that laughter, knew that it was you
Happy sound that surprised me with its joy
I had not heard such laughter since you died
I looked right through the hedge it had no leaves
The laughter was such comfort in my grief
Then I heard your voice you called hello
You sounded happier than I’ve ever known
Instead of a cramped coffin there was space
Everything was open with such grace.
Instead of deep black soil I saw this light
In my dreams I felt you near that night.
Instead of tense contraction I felt free
This little dream was beautiful to me
And if I close my eyes I see it still
Though god himself had died upon a hill.
Eternal life is here on earth I knew
With such gifts we learn a different view
How my heart sings 