a feeling of anticipation
quivered in the breeze
the moon flashed
a big yellow smile across the sky
and the camels broke into
a quickstep eager to get there
all the spices and myrrh
had saturated the robes
of the resplendent kings
a pot pourri riding the desert
in beautiful formation
against the horizon
the cows lowing reflected
a musical hint tonight
almost in 2 part harmony
with the sheep
as the homeless couple
exhausted arrived
at the filthy stable
( not fit for a shepherd
let alone a king)
no room at the inn
or any other along the way
(so they said)
whispers and sniggers
re the yawning age difference
and a pregnancy to boot
( we don't want that sort staying here)
welcome to the world
PRINCE OF PEACE
KING OF KINGS
LORD OF LORDS
and not a minute too soon
Very interesting. I had never thought of them as homeless, but they sure were.
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent poem Cressida, I have always thought of them as the poor of the time and so discriminated against. Had the inn keepers only known.
ReplyDeleteYour poem gives the birth of the Baby a very interesting perspective, one we are not used to thinking about...but VERY relevant indeed.
ReplyDeleteGood one.
ReplyDeletewhat a start eh... but i really love how he became small and how there was no special treatment... often wondered about mary...if she thought it should've been different...
ReplyDeleteI think you brought out out a very nice perspective to the Christmas tale.. I think you brought out an important essence that would work into our times...
ReplyDeleteInteresting and unusual perspective Cressida!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how they and specially Mary endured the journey and birthing ~ Liking the anticipation and joy of the welcoming of the King of Kings ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday and thanks for your comments in my blog ~
I like the 'neighbours' point of view' that you bring to such a well-known story. Yes, I bet that's what the gossip sounded like...
ReplyDeleteYes, do update the story a bit and bring it into present day perspective.what with all the strife in the Middle East in the forefront, one can easily imagine what being homeless was like at any time in history...Have always loved the Halleluyah Chorus..used to sing it in choir at church..years ago ;)
ReplyDeleteYes it is wonderful and I have sung it as well. Years ago Tis a very important part of Christmas for me as well!
ReplyDeleteWell told true history of events.
ReplyDeleteUnlike gossip.