only a Child by Kimberly Bareonly a Child
in my view or yours
not presents or lights
or trees shining bright in the night
only a Child
whatever else we believe
this much we should see
in your view and mine
only a Child
i try to treat as i wish to be treated
and look beneath the mask
to remember the truth of the season
is that too much to ask?
only a Child, to carry a truth
and a Mother beside Him, to guide and to soothe
whatever else we believe
this much we should see
in your view and mine
only a Child
12/11/2003
Author's Note: being Wiccan myself and yet respectful of all differing views i so often see the similarities...and in so many ways...this time of year is all about the Child
Posted on 12/11/2003 Copyright © 2025 Kimberly Bare
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by Kristine Briese on 12/11/03 at 07:18 PM Being Christian, I appreciate your open-mindedness. |
Posted by Brian Francis on 12/12/03 at 02:43 PM Being not christian I can resect your insight to the true tradition rather than the modern reality. Beside this is a wonderful poem.
peace --bf |
Posted by Max Bouillet on 12/15/03 at 06:38 PM Beautiful. I particularly like the reference to the Mother as a guide. Excellent verse that shows a needed blending of faith. |
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