A mirage or? (poem) by JASMIN HORST E. P. SEILER on AuthorsDen

A mirage or?
by JASMIN HORST E. P. SEILER → (All Poetry by JASMIN HORST E. P. SEILER)
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And time passes on...........
The long weary trek, worn soles and souls, We wandered in the desert, a star as guide, A star then beautiful and bright, Ornamented camels and riders, gifts in hand, Passing in the night, before the gate of the great walls, Helmeted warriors gather there, With great lanterns search the landscape, We got caught in their light, Halt one shouted, where to you think you are going, We are headed for Palestine, Bethlehem to be exact, Who is that following you, all those in tow? We don’t really know, You need passes, id, let me see, The soldiers now approach, what is in the saddle bags? The one called Ben Nemsi ben Yahoo, why do you ask, No one ever stopped us crossing the dessert, A thousand miles we rode, wherever God’s star shines on this world, We are visitors from a far world, in peace we come, no flags unfurled, Riches we bring for your Messiah, We are here, not to breach your walls, but your gates, Seek refuge in the village, for the night is cold, You are with child, says one of them to Mary, So go on to town, find refuge, and do not tarry, On a tablet writes all our names so Netn Herod would know, The soldiers bit them to go, Welcome to the land of God, one them shouts!©11/12/2009

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on December 25, 2009

Thank you for sharing this story via your verses Jasmin. Love, peace, and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on December 19, 2009

you are a very good story teller Jas!
Peace, Love & "Welcome to the land of God,"
Vickie

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

How well you tell the story of so long ago, Jas! Well said, dear friend! Many times, many ways we recall the meaning of the Christmas, making our lives softer in rejoicing.
Blessed and Merry Christmas to you...and love - Micke

Reviewed by Jerry Engler

Reviewed on December 18, 2009

This is an interesting approach to the story, and it took a unique you to find it, Jasmin. You left me thinking about the significance of crossing the desert problem-free until encountering other human beings--quite an image--a blessed Christmas to you, my friend----------Jerry

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on December 13, 2009

I agree with John,very well told it brings the acts to life! Bless you Jasmin!

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on December 12, 2009

Jasmin,
I like how you approach and handle this re-telling; well done!

John

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

That should teach them for having go on traveling without Visas! Today they would have checked their shoes too!

Georg

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

An epic tale well told, my friend.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva