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A Midnight Clearer

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A Midnight Clearer Occasions western Christian faith all along Christmastime, the eastern Orthodox faith hails, it's Epiphany time. The West marks it in December, heeds their *Gregorian. January is for the East, they adhere the *Julian. 'Tis a journey that began with three. dubbed (Wisemen), The Magi. Three noble pilgrims from the East, led by a starred night's sky. A must-see forced by King Herod, Rome's Judean leader. "Go, return and tell me," said he the e'er questioned pleader. Balthazar's Arabian robes cloaked an urn of myrrh scents. Gaspar wore India's silks ... held a vase of frankincense. Melchior donned on Persian velvets, bearing a chest of gold. The nameless three, naught in The Word, still, versions truth betold. Brilliance over Bethlehem town herders cleared fields, save young, three reached a manger in the midst soon, three icons unsung. Heaven's touch beams innocence face, Mary is truly blessed. Joseph saw the miracle ... then the three came all well-dressed. Sets the scene, The Nativity Christian's hearts, hold dear. The Maji, homeward naught Herod's, effects made, midnight clear. *Christianity chose different calendrics, Western Christians chose Pope Gregory's & Eastern Christians chose Julius Caesar's. 2021 December 17 *HMS & RZ

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Sotto Poet
Date: 12/18/2021 8:02:00 AM
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William, you have composed a lovely poem, form, and content. At any rate, the season's merriment has been succinctly captured here!
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Hilo Poet
Date: 12/18/2021 9:34:00 AM
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I appreciate your insightful expressions, Lasaad, season's best, my friend, Aloha!
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Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/18/2021 6:15:00 AM
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Lovely poem, William:)
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Hilo Poet
Date: 12/18/2021 9:32:00 AM
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Thank you, Jo, season's best, my friend, Aloha!

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