Scribing words to call the music in your soul
He sleeps, nestled in the sweet hay, wrapped in soft rags. The stable is quiet, warmed by the hushed breathing of cattle, sheep, and donkey. Resting beside the Babe his mother marvels at her miracle. Like a fortress, the strong arms of his father encircle them.
Babe though he is, it seems he smiles in his sleep.
He leaves heaven and its riches behind. He comes to be of earth, to be part of us all. He is with us now and for all time.
© 2022 Maggie Grimes
Winter’s darkness blankets
A broken world,
Fear, hatred and grief
Familiar companions,
But not forever
Even in this abyss
A spark burns,
He lives
Indomitable hope
Refusing defeat,
Upholding, empowering,
He lives
The light unquenchable
Love eternal,
Rejoice and be glad. His light vanquishes all darkness.
© 2020 Maggie Grimes
Have a loving and Merry Christmas
and a blessed and Happy New Year
Maggie Jane Grimes
Christmas 2020
In the darkness
Wandering,
They travel
Because they must,
A new family
Leaving home,
Only their faith
Gives them strength,
Only their faith
Keeps them obedient,
An unfamiliar land
Holds few landmarks,
A distant light
Beckons them,
Growing brighter
It leads them onward,
Only the light
Rekindles their faith,
Only the light
Guides them to the manger.
© 2020 Maggie Grimes
On Christmas Eve, the youngest member of the household lights a special candle and places it in the window. The warm light of the candle guides the Holy Family to a home where their arrival will be welcomed. My talented daughter made this Christmas candle. MJG
It is dark
In the beginning,
The stars
Distant and cold,
The wind chilling
What warmth survived,
Sheep and shepherds
Huddle for warmth
Dreaming sunshine and spring,
Imperceptibly the darkness
Brightens to blinding light,
A whisper grows
To living thunder,
“Fear not
I bring joyful tidings,
A Savior is born
To God’s glory
And peace for earth,”
Eternal gift of Hope
Light unconquerable,
He is born.
© 2019 Maggie Grimes
May the hope and joy
of Christmas and a
Blessed New Year
be yours.
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