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| Maude's hand-painted ceramic Nativity made in 1965 |
SETTING UP THE MANGER SCENE
A few snowflakes drift in wintry air
as I carry the carton down the stairs
and unwrap the antique fragile things—
a manger, some camels and three kings.
I set them on the polished tabletop,
being careful not to chip or drop
them as I do. Sheep and shepherd men
are arranged as entering Bethlehem.
An angel, gilded, with one chipped wing
is affixed above; her place to sing.
There’s a cow and donkey, nibbling straw,
Joseph, kneeling, with a look of awe
and Mary, new at being mother
gazing adoringly at none other
than her swaddled, holy, infant Son…
Jesus, Our Savior, on day one.
As I move each figure, to its place,
I call upon God’s loving grace…
pray each who stand before my manger,
to Jesus, will never be a stranger.
May this heirloom crèche, made long ago
recall the event that sets hearts aglow.
May He be for them, as He’s been for me—
Sweet Love …for now
and through eternity.
Maude Carolan Pych
We’ve
Been Invited Back
to
read holiday poetry at
The
Ant Bookstore & Café
Saturday,
December 15, at 7 p.m.
Sr.
Jane Abeln, SMIC
Pastor
EJ Emerson
Maude
Carolan Pych
Barbara
Williams-Hubbard
COME
JOIN US
for
a festive evening
of
poetry, music & homemade Christmas cookies!
Admission
is free
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