Tired Mary, mouth so parched,
To Bethlehem you had marched,
Husband Joseph by your side,
Attending well his blessed bride.
How felt you Mary, on that day,
Shepherds leaving sheep to stray,
Angels flying to and fro,
The bleat of goat, a cattle’s low;
The Son of God lay in a manger,
Safely stored from mortal danger,
What thought you Mary on that night,
Seeing that new star so bright.
You must have known it was for Him,
That God’s star shone over Bethlehem,
A town so small without innkeeper,
No hotels, Inns or nightly sleeper.
Did troglodyte relatives welcome you,
Into their rock hewn homes so few,
Had other guests arrived therein,
Filling the front room called “The inn”
Mary, they gave you pride of place,
At the rear with animals was your space,
Warm and safe from the cold night air,
In that coziest spot, you laid Him there.
The Son of God, our Prince of Peace,
Lamb of God laid on white fleece,
Wrapped in cloth of white swaddling,
Our Lord of lords and Priestly King.
You were with Him Mary, at His birth,
Nurturing Him, all His days on earth,
Witnessing His first and final breath.
So blessed were you…even unto His death.
....even His death upon a cross.
The lord is our sheppard we shall not want your poem really gives the message luvli to read Alf +++++10 regards
a fitting tribute to a beloved Lady and mother of God. We always come to her to ask for her intercession and she never fails us. I love her, my children love her very much. thank you for giving thid wonderful tribute to our Lady.
i always like poems that are based on religious thoughts, beliefs and characters. its very nicely composed and explained. thanks for sharing. take care
Filled with vibrant faith this poem really sings - - well written throughout - - Fay
All creation needed a womb of a mother. Mother Mary had the son of God. How fortunate is to be a mother like Mary
Blessed is the Mary who was instrumental in bringing the son of God on earth....a good write.....
Oh my Alf! this is a beautiful 'Ode To Mary'I enjoyed the narrative...the rhyming words filled my heart with joy as the holidays are near.A 10+++
Oh my Alf! this is a beautiful 'Ode To Mary'I enjoyed the narrative...the rhyming words filled my heart with joy as the holidays are near.A 10+++
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Filled with vibrant faith this poem really sings.... well written throughout... Fay