Something about that name.

I prayed.

And then I opened my eyes.

Saw his gaze. 

I wonder if it was a glare. a stare. a bullet hole?

or was it a soft thanks, a relief, a guilt?

or did anything register at all?

I hope I understood you

I hope you could understand

I hope you will grow up wise

and maybe kind.

I knew you were special.

It's just a time of waiting.

I hope in time, you'll rise up

and not go the wrong way.