The Pre-existence of

Children, we know
come trailing clouds of glory
and this could be a part of the appeal

but what do we know of heaven
which is their home
or the glory of innocence
that we could recall?

the clouds which we love best
are the memories of all the rest
as with each new child's birth and metamorphosis
ten tired and forgotten children are reborn
and help animate this one hurtling from heaven.