The Crib of Bethlehem
plant
put out those long arms
the ends curl up just like your
hand
and the bloom look just like
the
Christ Child in the Crib
oh it smell so good
the smell to to
the other room
in the house and the
flowers is so pretty
it's a shame
nobody stop by to see
A Poem to Sit With
Solemnity of Mary,
the Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2023
J. Janda
the Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2023
J. Janda
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem
and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
When they saw this, they made known the message (Gospel)
The Visit
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J. Janda’s poems have appeared in newspapers,
magazines, anthologies, and literary publications, as well as in
books of his own poetry.
Copyright © 2000, J. Janda
The present poem
comes from the Janda's book, In Embrace.
Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go http://www.ltp.org
from Religious Clip Art for the Liturgical Year (A, B, and C). This art may be reproduced only by parishes who purchase the collection in book or CD-ROM form. For more information go http://www.ltp.org
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