Thursday 1 January 2015

One Dark Night

'Twas surely dark the night some ancient shepherds watched,
For most, hope had long gone, as Herod sat enthroned
His tortured mind seeking means which none condoned,
Whereby he might ensure his own kingly estate,
Some, taking up arms whereby to set their nation free
At Herod's sword were soon found hanging on a tree.
Meantime, fraudsters self-proclaimed their messiah ship
Luring hurting souls to follow in their fated steps.
Though most just groaned in pain, faint of hope for help to come.
        
Dark indeed that nations' night
When despised shepherds saw a wondrous sight:

The heavens opened. Glory shone.
Angels announced;"The Christ is born."

Two millennium now have past and dark clouds cast
Again their shadows o'er a world much torn
by greed, hatred, strife and hope forlorn..

...But wait! The Word those ancient shepherds heard
Is ever True. Yes ever New. 
The Lord has come. He came for you!


By L.Lyness Wark Dec 2014