Puzzlement (IP)

Gold cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 22 Dec 2013
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23 comments
 

What child is this, foretold, announced?
His role-to-be, immense, pronounced?
What child is this, wise men revere,
but Herod’s filled with murderous fear?

Accepted, ordinary village lad,
and none claimed he was ever bad.
Then, when of age, he taught as none
had ever taught, his Father’s Son.

His kindness clearly seen, and power –
not ostentatious – [knew his hour        
of wiping out all sin and pain    
not yet], he faced ahead his main

labour essential, agony,    
as substitute upon a tree
in dying there for you and me
so from sin’s wage we can be free –
and soon from pain, all misery.

What child to grow to do all this?
God knew we all had gone amiss –
A second Adam he brought forth,
a human child, but special birth,
to save those desperate on earth.

[IP: “What child is this?”]

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Comments

Submitted by Bee on

Lovely poem, Rhiannon. Fits in so well with the theme and reminds us what it's all supposed to be about.

Very much enjoyed reading.

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Bee, I'm glad you found it so. I hope you have joy and peace in the midst of busyness this week. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Wonderful poem, Rhiannon, and well done on the cherries.

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tina. The cherries must have just arrived! I hope you have a refreshing time this week. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries, Eds. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Great poem Rhiannon.

(I am deliberately doing less on Abctales these days as I plan to concentrate on completing  my Poetry sequence Daughter of the Poet which has many parts to come and I may take several months doing this, but) you are one are one of my favourite poets here so I shall be following your work now and again.

 

Have a wonderful Christmas, all the best   Elsie

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Lovely to hear from you, Elsie, and I hope you have a good time this week, and a satisfying time with your writing. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by VeraClark on

A poignant reminder, Rhiannon, of all that gets lost in the season's commodity fetishism. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Vera. The shops are a reminder of the disappointment that can grip as going for a high on buying and receiving things can never satisfy in the way we really need. (Can't fill that 'God-shaped' hole). Gifts in moderation can be very nice of course! regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by VeraClark on

Have chuckled at gifts in moderation. Pass the chocolates. Have a peaceful Christmas full of love. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Enjoy your chocolates! and I hope you have a happy Christmas time too! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Shannan on

Thanks for posting this in the Season in which it resonates. Also wanted to send a big thanks for all your comments and support of my work this year. May your Christmas day resound with the peace, joy and love of the glory and meaning of the day, so that you feel its essence all through 2014 :-) Stay awesome Rhiannon! $

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Shanna. It's good to hear from you. And I would send you similar greetings, and that you would have a growing awareness of Jesus' grace, support and comfort, and his great awesomeness tomorrow and in the coming days of 2014. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Shannan on

Wow! THANK-YOU :-) Amen to that - continue to be blessed too Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Steve on

Great Poem. Great Effort.

The more I grow old, the more I realize that spirituality has nothing to do with morality, but you almost had me convinced that it does! Danke Shein!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Steve. A bit puzzled actually by your distinction between morality and spirituality, but the good news is that Jesus not only lived perfectly and died for our punishment, but also can gives us a love of right, and strength to do so a bit more. So, a happy Christmas time and ever! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Just popped back to say well done on the Pick of the Day.  

And may your Christmas day be filled with joy, Rhiannonsmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tina, and the same wishes to you. I've just switched on, and now see the yellow cherries! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by scratch on

winkWell done Rhiannon.  Happy Christmas.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

And thank you, too, Scratch, and i hope you have a happy day. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

And thank you for a thoughtful read and comment, Bear.
regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Denzella on

Hello Rhiannon,

A poem so right for this time of year but, unfortunately, there are those who still go amiss.  As for the poem, the lines I particularly liked were the last two lines of the second verse but I enjoyed all of it and it very much deserved its golden cherries.

'Then, when of age, he taught as none
had ever taught, his Father’s Son.'

All the best for 2014

Moya

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

 Again, thank you for your read and comment, Moya, and I'm glad you picked out those lines. As I mentioned in the other reply, Jesus came because we'd gone amiss, but not all want to receive him and his help, life, mercy and wonderful grace. But some may yet think again, and turn, like Paul, the apostle!
best wishes, and prayers, for now and the new year. Rhiannon