Each year, again, we seek
something more, something new.
Building up. Tearing down.
Holding more than our own
as Glory Be’s to You.

Drawing lines in the sand,
fast and loose with quick claims,
Quit it. Learn a new beat.
Reverence, deference,
in honor of what/who?

Big? Bold? Leaves love to die,
but Love, ever faithful,
with us always, urging
mercy, peace, and goodwill,
for all, not just the few.

We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. – Matthew 2:2