Along with our Christmas theme, we consider the role of the angels at the birth of Christ -- how has this been represented? What can it mean to us everyday people who dwell in the ravages of hustle and bustle? Some comfort and joy to be found, with photos and discussion, at blog.amynelsonhahn.info
To sleep
If none have hovered,
none have wavered above,
who knows the fate
who knows what would have come.
A child cries in the night --
many may have heard.
But eaves of wings may interfere
and dampen all the word
and still surround like doves;
this they'll never let from
earnest issuance.
He is guarded and assuaged
by the muffled downbeat
and the faint occipeter,
a semi-soft perimeter, --
at last he sleeps.
Copyright (c) 2011 Amy Nelson Hahn
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