Creche

You're my Jesus in a manger
the shepherds and the mild sheep too
my angels singing out of glory

my Star, my song the onderstruck few.
you're my wandering and my fate
the Star that vanquished half the night

rose Of Jesse, root of sorrow
undertaken for my sake.
light my way in public housing

find my stall
though they unhouse me
in the stille nacht

come near
though everything should disappear
still your heart I ever seek

as when a child
my soul you'd keep.
come this Christmas near or far

Father you, whom nothing marrs.
even in this dubious year
you will keep me from all fear.

mary angela douglas 18 december 2019