The Nativity: Protection and Promise

The Nativity
Protection and Promise

Mary was led out of Nazareth,

for her protection from prying eyes,

as her waist grew,

to stay with Elizabeth

for promise fulfilment

and peaceful pondering.

Mary was led out of Nazareth,

for her protection from flying stones,

as the day drew near,

to travel with Joseph

for Bethlehem’s promise

and painful birth.

Mary was led out of Bethlehem,

for their protection from piercing swords,

as her son grew,

to live in Egypt:

replaying memory

and pattern of promise.

by Graham Kings,

Christmas 2010

based on the 2010 BBC series, ‘The Nativity’