The Fall of Man

On His slow walk home,

God put you in His shirt pocket

to keep you close by His heart.

He, regrettably, didn't notice the hole;

though He did let out a little gasp of surprise

when He felt you slip out.


Now, years later,

if you stand outside

looking up at the night sky,

you can see the concern in His eyes

and feel the warmth of His grasping hand

as he reaches out to catch you

before you hit the ground.