In the face of that baby boy

Nestled in the manger
in the arms of his mother
under the natal star
the animals watching
Coming to him
after their long journey
in the face of that baby
the hope of all mankind


August 29, 2011
on seeing the title of the poem,
“The Magi Discovered”,
before posting it to
www.faithwriters.com
August 29, 2011
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The Magi Discovered

Their journey, their quest
following his natal star
leading them to Jerusalem

The king, the theocracy
unaware, scared
frightened by their news

Meeting them secretly
the king, too coy
sending them on

The star appearing
joy in its light
leading them onward
guiding them to his bed

Kneeling in wonder
the king before them
offering him gifts
worthy of his name

Worshiping the child
the infant before them
the living fulfillment
the prophecy of old

Warned in a dream
the treachery of Herod
secretly going
another way home

January 3, 2010
Matthew 2:1-12 Message Bible
Isaiah 60:1-6 NIV Bible
Worship Theme: “A Sudden Awareness”
Unison Prayer – “Epiphany”,
United Methodist Hymnal, #255
and sermon, “I Should Have Had A V8”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
January 3, 2010
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday

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