rapt in love

A chill in the air
not just temperature
but uncertainty
wondering
wandering far from home

the bulk of her body
sore against the patient,
faithful animal
they plod on
one heavy step at a time
along the dusty road

all arriving finally
But where?
this place was not
a typical space to sleep
or stay or pray
or give way to new life

• • •

but it's here on the straw
near the feeding trough
the first breaths of baby God
inspired
transpired
came raw
into the wide wonderful
weary world
the heart of god
wrapped
in the art
of a newborn.

advent 2022