I hope you enjoy the Christmas poem I wrote about 11 years ago. It’s still one of my favorites and I like to share it at this time of year.
The Christmas Star
By Judy Vandiver
Silently the world slept through the dark,
Yet dawn broke and no one seemed to notice,
That the answer to all our problems was born,
Just as God foretold us.
The long awaited light appeared,
A star that paled the sun in it’s wake.
Heralding the birth of God,
Who had come to earth for man’s sake
The brilliance was dazzling and multi faceted
From this great celestial ball.
Those who saw it were blinded by the light,
And yet the blind did not see it at all
Moving, guiding, leading the way,
No ordinary light this star.
Men of old followed faithfully,
Steps that lead from home afar.
Coming closer, carrying their treasures,
Gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Jerusalem, oh Jerusalem, look up
And see that which has caused a heaven and earthly stir.
Onward to Bethlehem, the light yet led
The entourage to a tiny manger.
There they met the king of kings
Yet the world considered him a stranger.
Centuries have come and centuries have gone,
And still many do not believe
That what happened in Bethlehem
Was a miracle only God could weave.
The world still sleeps then begins it’s day again
Puzzled that some are watching the sky.
They look about and shake their head
And with mumbled breath ask why.
Silently the world still sleeps through the dark.
Again dawn breaks and no one seems to notice
That the answer to all our problems was born,
Just as God foretold us.