Sunday, December 25, 2011

Simeon

a Hebrew dedication like any other
circumcision
blood
blessing
naming

Jesus Christ
----------as per angelic instruction

and then an old man approaches
clear eyes
soft voice
wrinkled strong hands

takes crying squirming baby from astonished mother mary
and all becomes quiet as a spirit descends
and gives the song to bless the one
who extended his sight to see the One

as we too may encounter him at any
time
in any
one
at any
place
and may depart in peace
extending the song

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