This poem could
be about disaster
or the slamming
of doors.
It could reflect
on
personal sorrow,
national shame,
turning our
backs,
the high dudgeon
of
righteous fury.
But.
As I am reminded
every year,
the Christ Child
comes.
He shows up in
crèche,
and carol,
and in the stars
that lead
our broken world
toward hope.
He’s sitting
beside me now
whispering in my
ear,
“You already
know what to do:
Do what is
right.
Love kindness.
Walk humbly with
God.”
Okay then.
Okay.
Dana and Mike Rhyne
Christmas 2017
Beautiful. Merry Christmas. :)
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ReplyDeleteThe verse from Micha's propechy about doing what's right, being kind and humble, is very popular among both jews and christians. I personally like the part of "walk humbly with God" as I believe this is the part that people violate most, and that's why the world looks chaotic. Over the many decades, people showed no humility , they have grossly violated God's creation and its orderly rules; they're constantly trying "to play God".
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Lovely poem. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you and your wonderful husband have a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I needed a little shot of hope.
ReplyDeleteLove that positive outlook. Merry Christmas to both of you!
ReplyDeleteYour poem is beautiful. Humility, kindness, and a search for true understanding don't get much pub these days, but they're still a good part of the meaning of Christmas. You're certainly done your part, here. Merry Christmas!
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