Merry Christmas! I hope you find what you desire . . .
Under the Tree
Though the world sleeps
In gaudy unremembrance
The still, small voice
Becomes an infant’s chance
To startle us to cry,
Out, out, out
Of ourselves
From the starlight
Of the sky
And so deliver us
from our denials cold,
By the gift of lasting gold,
And relieve us of our bitterness
Annointed now by frankincense
Embalmed by this winter
In the wrap of myrrh
This Holy Exchange
Of God for man
That bedazzles kings
And leads the wise
To trust all things
Which are not necessary
That I understand.
Lover of God, professor of literature and author of 
Love your writing. Enjoying the imagery in this poem. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
”Not many sleeps til that sweet day creeps,
close beside us unhidden…and the Christ it represents may enter our hearts causing us to delight unbidden.”
Here is a shorty I wrote the other day. :D
always a treat to exchange poems. No better compliment! :) Thank you and happy new year!
Wow!! Beautiful. I love your writing.
You are an amazing supporter! as always, thank you.
Hi Carolyn! I’m so glad to have stumbled upon your blog and am so excited to read your book. You were such an amazing professor at Seattle U and a great inspiration to me. I think of you often and wish you and your family the best of luck on this new adventure!
With love,
Lynell Hansen
Thank you Lynell! What a kind and lovely message to receive on the verge of a new year. Blessings to you and yours as well.