{to Jesus, the Light of the World]
did the dark illumine the corners where you were
confused, tangled with starlight
no longer sure of its demesne
how could it remain the same
in the presence of true Light
perhaps the Magi wondered
in their flight from Herod
warned in dream.
it takes centuries to gleam
what else did Rembrandt mean by mingling
dark with light so that it seemed
alchemical, all of it, gold
waiting to be born.gold petticoat showing through
the funereal.
Light shines the scripture says
in darkness
darkness does not understand
why suddenly
it is embroidered with marigolds
and the children are singing it hymns.
mary angela douglas 20 june 2019
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