I’m offering a Christmas poem
instead of a Solstice poem, but it does involve light! Thanks to Heidi for
hosting today and being so creative in rounding up early. Read all the light-filled
poems at My Juicy Little Universe.
Tidings
Wise ones
traveled across foreign terrain,
trusting the
light of a new charted star.
Hope moved them
forward and fed their vision,
to worship the child king their reward.
Angelic voices
startled shepherds.
They struggled
against fear to understand
strange tidings
in a world of conflict –
Peace on earth?
Good will toward man?
Love came alive
in a Bethlehem
stable.
The creator
bowed low, a doorway to form
for the royal
king expected for centuries.
Yet, nestled in
hay, Christ is born.
~Joyce Ray © All
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"They struggled against fear to understand
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Peace on earth? Good will toward man?"
In light of last week's events, these lines ring very true. I'm looking forward to your book on Hildegard, Joyce! Love her music. Fabulous topic!
It is often difficult these days to find the peace and goodwill. We are often challenged to maintain faith. Thanks for commenting!
DeleteI love this line:
ReplyDelete"Hope moved them forward and fed their vision,"
I imagine them setting out on a trip that would take perhaps months and involve all kinds of nasty things like sand storms, sleeping under the elements and uncomfortable upholstery. You would need 'hope' to keep moving forward.
"Tidings" is such a good choice for a title too! May your Christmas be full of hope, peace, and love!
(Have you changed the look of your blog? I like it!)
Thanks, Violet. Yes! I experimented with the design a bit. Looks better, I agree!
DeleteHi Joyce Ray, such a beautiful poem. :) Heartfelt and filled with grace. May you be filled with abundant blessings this 2013! :)
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