Paulette Calasibetta Poet Free verse

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"So I tell you to ask and you will receive, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you".   Luke 11:9-10 (CEV)  

The Magi journeyed through a reign of darkness, guided only, by a star of great light. They traveled eastward to a lowly stable, where in a manger, on a bed of straw, lay their New Born King. The Messiah.

 

Where Will We Find Him

We wait for his coming and ask:
                                  When will he come? 
                                   How will he come?
                               Where will we find him?
                            And how will we know him?

Will we find him being celebrated with a marching brass band or a marquis with flashing lights; where paparazzi clamor for a photo op? Or waving from a decorated float, in a parade, while sanctimonious dignitaries honor him, with speeches of praise.

Will we find him in the breaking of day, in the slowly rising sun, gently pausing in the cradle of the horizon, before ascending on its diurnal journey?

Will we find him in the light, in the womb of undeniable innocence, where lays the seed of creation?

Will we find him in the teeming market place, or in the haunting faces of the homeless?

Will we find him on mossy rolling hillsides, giving way to sprawling fields of wheat and grain, surrendering to lakes and rivers, manifesting the force of the sea?

Will we find him in the resplendent forests and majestic snow covered mountains, monuments to the power of the deity of life?

Will we find him in a raging hail storm, pelting the fire below, ignited by the decadence of humanity?

Will we find him when we open our doors of kindness, to those in need, extending a helping hand?

Will we find him in the kaleidoscopic celestial stars, juxtaposed to the waxing and waning moon, under the crown of night?

As Christians we believe he will come again.  As we wait, we reflect, repent, and renew our faith, with the hope of salvation.

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Joseph P. DiMino December 21, 2021 at 2:40 PM Sacred write! As one who already seems to see the hint of Christ Presence in all the miracles you have rightly highlighted -- no need then to look any further than your own heart. Blessings my friend. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones. Paulette Calasibetta December 22, 2021 at 2:42 PM Yes~he lives within us.... Blessings to you and your family in this season and all the seasons to come. Merry Christmas, Paulette

Jack Horne December 17, 2021 at 1:23 PM this is a beautiful message of hope Paulette Calasibetta December 19, 2021 at 5:05 AM Thank you Jack, I am happy my message spoke to you. Blessings, Paulette

Delice Arleen Skelly December 16, 2021 at 3:41 AM If we look we can find evidence of God everywhere. At the moment we are weakened with the pandemic but spiritually it's wonderful to rely on a greater power...Delice Paulette Calasibetta December 16, 2021 at 11:08 AM Indeed, he is everywhere and we will get through this pandemic and be stronger for it. Blessings, Paulette

Valsa George December 15, 2021 at 7:54 PM This is a wonderful creation.... so poetic and flinging weighty questions... Where shall we find him.... on the faces of the homeless or in palaces gilded with gold? We will find Him as we open our door to the needy with kindness! Love the thoughts expressed here Paulette! Paulette Calasibetta December 16, 2021 at 11:08 AM Thank you Valsa, this is a time of great reflection! Blessings, Paulette

Debra L Brown December 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM Hi! Paulette, I wonderful write, loved the insight... Blessings ~ Debra Paulette Calasibetta December 16, 2021 at 11:10 AM Hi Debra, glad you enjoyed it. There is a lot for mankind to reflect, especially in this season of Advent. Blessings, Paulette

P.S. Awtry December 13, 2021 at 7:44 AM What a lovely meditation! I like how you wove the glory of the creation throughout. Very worshipful. Many blessings :) -ps Paulette Calasibetta December 14, 2021 at 6:53 AM Thank you for your powerful comments~This is a powerful time of year for all Christians to reflect and renew our faith. Blessings, Paulette

Tom Cunningham December 13, 2021 at 1:19 AM We only have to open our hearts and eyes for he's never far from us. Enjoy the week ahead Paulette. Tom Paulette Calasibetta December 14, 2021 at 6:51 AM So well said, he lives within each of us, we just have to reach out for him. Blessings, Paulette

Victor Buhagiar December 12, 2021 at 11:01 PM You will find Him in your heart. Superb poem full of imagery.

Sotto Poet December 12, 2021 at 2:21 PM Paulette, your metaphorical imagery and wording are stunning in your written poem. I enjoyed this verse: Will we find him in the kaleidoscopic celestial stars, juxtaposed to the waxing and waning moon, under the crown of night? Paulette Calasibetta December 12, 2021 at 5:35 PM Thank you Lasaad. Advent is such an important time in the liturgical calendar, a time to build our faith and restore our hope. I am happy to know, the verse you cite, was as powerful as I had intended. Blessings, Paulette