Christmas 2023 Poem by Mary Angela Douglas

these earthly disruptions cannot bide
this nova nuova Christmastide
the angels gliding in
on meteoric song
how I would the sound prolong
turning from minor to major keys
snowing and evergreen mind at ease
all in the northern skies
all in the northern skies I dreamed
processions of angels
of winter's constellations won
of snow bright, candlelight in excelsis Deo adorations
especially caroled by little ones
Christ is to the manger come;
the rose of winter, the tripped radiances
the merry kingdom claimed.
despite of all disdain.
so buon natale, each refrain.
Christ is born!
the torn heart mended
the darkness rended
mary angela douglas 4 december 2023