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- Flashback -

                                         Baby Jesus wrapped
                                          in soft tissue paper
                                           Mary and Joseph
                                        in a bubble plastic bag
                                         The three wise men
                                               wrapped in a 
                                           Christmas napkin

                                      The cow is missing an ear
                                     and the sheep have become
                                               slightly yellow -
                                            a donkey and an ox
                                             are also included

                                               No angels sing,
                                         the star is extinguished
                                           History and symbols
                                         placed in a dark cabinet
                                    Same procedure as every year

                                              The mantelpiece
                                                   is empty
                                             Wait and expect
                                               all-consuming
                                            hope is sucked out
                                                 empty mind
                                                 Believe when
                                          all doubt is against you
                                      Enjoy the beautiful dim twilight

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen

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