Art by April Griese
Neighborhood
Nativity
by Chanda Singleton Griese
Sweet Christmas Star,
In our front yard,
Your spotlight shines
On a Baby.
The perfect Lamb,
For our diversity
Of neighbors to see,
In Whom we believe.
May your Light
Lead us in
Our Christmas liturgy.
The daily remembrance,
Of the Advent,
Of the Second Person,
Of the Trinity.
The Light shineth
In the darkness.
The shepherds,
Dropping rod and staff,
Harkening the herald
Of winged seraphim and cherubim.
Falling down before—
What child
Is this?
Christ, the King?
The Highest,
Creator
Of Every Thing.
Still Christmas Star,
Reveal the Way,
That wise men may seek
The Love of God
Incarnate.
