In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. (Luke 2:1, 3-5)
Housekeeper
by Elizabeth Rooney
from A Widening Light
This is my little town,
My Bethlehem,
And here, if anywhere,
My Christ Child
Will be born.
I must begin
To go about my day--
Sweep out the inn,
Get fresh hay for the manger
And be sure
To leave my heart ajar
In case there may be travelers
From afar.
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Housekeeper
by Elizabeth Rooney
from A Widening Light
This is my little town,
My Bethlehem,
And here, if anywhere,
My Christ Child
Will be born.
I must begin
To go about my day--
Sweep out the inn,
Get fresh hay for the manger
And be sure
To leave my heart ajar
In case there may be travelers
From afar.
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