Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Couplet

Mary, Did You Wonder

Mary, did you wonder when the angel Gabriel proclaimed the news,
That you, a virgin, were chosen by God to bear the King of Jews?

Mary, did you wonder why a special star shone o'er Bethlehem so bright,
And shepherds left their flocks to honor your Son on that Holy Night?

Mary, did you wonder as you tenderly kissed the very Face of God,
And cuddled the Messiah long foretold - did you not think that odd?

Mary, did you wonder that angels heralded your Son's birth singing hymn,
And that even three Kings from the East brought gifts to worship Him?

Mary, did you wonder at the miracles that your Son performed,
Turning water into wine, healing the blind, the lame and deformed?

Mary, did you wonder why your precious Son was so often scorned,
And was destined to die on The Cross with a crown of thorns adorned?

Mary, did you wonder that in His short life on earth as He suffered rejection,
That He would rise from an unblemished grave to a glorious resurrection?

Mary, did you wonder that you were to give birth to the King of Kings?
Mary, did you wonder at the wonder of it all, these mysterious things?

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Rockman Pritts February 6, 2012 at 10:31 PM I have to agree with Andrea, Bob. This is very much like the Kathy Meteah song. But it's always a good story and one that bears repeating. Time and time again. Good job.

Robert Pettit January 17, 2012 at 6:11 PM Mary was one of a kind. You have described her well in this fine Christmas poem. Great job, Bob.

Andrea Dietrich December 18, 2011 at 12:48 AM and yeah, it's a real shame we can't even do ? in the heading. how silly is that?

Carolyn Devonshire December 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM I'm sure Mary felt humbled by the news from Gabriel, Bob. I, too, wonder if she knew all that would come as Christ grew to manhood. This is a special Christmas poem, Bob, and it goes to my favorites. Love, Carolyn

Tony Lane December 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM The older I get the more I care about Mary. This poor little girl who had her world turned upside down and the strength that she must have had. All the thing that she gathered up into her heart.

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2011 at 10:19 PM Robert,this is very much like that beautiful song Mary Did you KNow. I adore that song, and you added a few new things into it. Keep up the great Christmas spirit.