Kim Merryman Poet Quatrain

Mary's Christmas

Finally the agony,
of childbirth has ended.
A newborn baby's cry is heard,
and Satan's plans are upended.

Joseph hastened to clean the babe,
then tenderly laid him at my breast.
We both stare in awe-struck wonder at this child,
God's own Son in human flesh.

Tears of joy trickle down my face,
as I caress Your downy head.
My son - God's Son - Jesus.
Just like the angel said.

"Look Joseph, He's perfect,"
I said as I swaddled him up tight.
Joseph smiled and nodded his head.
It had been a momentous night.

Why me, Lord? Why was I the one,
to be chosen for this blessed honor?
I feel so common and unworthy,
to be Messiah's mother.

Look at us! We're in a stable,
a manger for Your Son's bed.
Surely the Son of God should have been
born in a palace instead?

But Your ways are beyond my understanding,
this humble birth you have decreed.
I will not give in to complaining,
because I know You'll meet every need.

Child of my heart, God's promise kept,
welcome to the world You made.
You have come to bring the earth Good News,
and on You our hopes are laid.

11/20/15

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Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2016 at 3:19 PM this is lovely, Kim. Do you know the beautiful song, MAry did you Know? it reminds me of that. Kim Merryman June 17, 2016 at 4:19 PM Thank you, Andrea! I love that song, "Mary Did You Know?". I wrote this for Isaiah's last contest, but he never judged it and seems to have disappeared.

Poet Destroyer A December 25, 2015 at 9:45 PM Hi Kim,, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May all your days shine and dreams come true. :) Every day should be a day with family and friends. I appreciate everyone. Sorry to all those I have taken for granted. SHAME ON ME. I promise, 2016 will be a new me. Merry Christmas!!! May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Kim Merryman January 9, 2016 at 1:52 PM Sorry, I'm a little late in responding. I don't think you have anything to be sorry about, Linda. I hope that this New Year will bring many blessings your way!

Chuck Melugin December 4, 2015 at 11:18 AM I believe you made the Lord smile. 7 my best, chuck Kim Merryman December 6, 2015 at 5:06 PM Thank you, Chuck! I appreciate your sweet comment!

Sandra Haight November 28, 2015 at 10:36 AM I love how you write this from Mary's thoughts, Kim, and how she accepts the fate God has planned for her beloved son. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Kim Merryman December 6, 2015 at 5:05 PM Thank you so much, Sandra!

Old Buck November 23, 2015 at 5:34 PM Kim: Well done and in a form no man could write. Keep them coming. Believers need encouragement and non-believers need to hear it. :o) He will say: Well done, good and faithful servant. oldbuck Kim Merryman November 24, 2015 at 5:34 PM Thank you, Old Buck! I appreciate your encouragement!

Don Johnson November 21, 2015 at 6:47 PM Great poetry was seen right here, the Angels brought forth one. the Messiah would appear the true God gave his son... Kim Merryman November 22, 2015 at 9:45 PM Thank you, Don! Your comment was very poetic.

Jack Horne November 21, 2015 at 3:15 PM a beautiful entry - sure to be a winner Kim Merryman November 22, 2015 at 9:44 PM Thank you, Jack!

Ralph Sergi November 21, 2015 at 7:22 AM Hi Kim: A fitting poem for the Nativity! Kim Merryman November 22, 2015 at 9:43 PM Thank you, Ralph!

Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2015 at 1:20 PM - Beautifully written, Kim - Great rhyming and especially nice that you write it in the "I form" - I wish you a peaceful weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Merryman November 22, 2015 at 9:42 PM Thank you for your encouraging comments, Anne Lise!