A Little Seasonal Poetry

Wanting to believe in the coming of the Lord
Not believing the possibility of a saving Christ
Having never known faith in a dream for peace
Astounded, skeptical of the stories told of Mary
Lost and struggling with a darkness without joy
Enduring the emptiness of life without any hope

Willing to believe in a Savior is the seed of hope
Looking for the signs of the coming of the Lord
Wandering towards the light of an expectant joy
Hearing with new hearts the legends of a Christ
Listening again to the angels words told to Mary
Silently praying for long denied feeling of peace

Believing the prophesied Savior will bring peace
The people wait for the fulfillment of a new hope
An angel’s message from God of serenity to Mary
Prepare a place of honor at the coming of the Lord
Hearing the promises of the prophecies of Christ
Friendship and concord are the messengers of joy

Heavens ring with the singing the news of great joy
People will be come together with a dream of peace
Lost sheep will be discovered once again by Christ
Nations will rejoice to find again their eternal hope
Happily making the way for the coming of the Lord
Having faith in the magnificent blessing given Mary

Elizabeth opened her home in celebration of Mary
To share their magnificent double blessings of joy
One’s blessing will herald the coming of the Lord
One’s blessing will always be the Prince of Peace
Promises foretold fulfilled in the blessings of hope
Singing the praises and glory of the birth of Christ

All magnificent praise and brilliant glory to Christ
The Spirit is magnified in the humble soul of Mary
All the world shines bright with never ending hope
Nations celebrate with ecstasy and abounding joy
The world rests in the quietude of protective peace
People parade in adoration at the birth of the Lord

The coming of the Lord is foretold in Christ’s prophecy
Peace is ushered in at the birth of Mary’s baby boy Jesus
Unending joy and boundless hope are gifts to all mankind

Andrew Elkins