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"But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." |
X is for Χριστός, the Greek word for Christ
Christ still in Christmas
Still in my heart
Be still and know
Once in royal David’s city
Y is for Yes, the English word for consent
Yes to God
Yes to Jesus
Yes to Holy Spirit
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Z is for Tzion, the Hebrew word for Zion
Jerusalem
Heaven
Heart full of joy
What child is this?
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c. Susan Barclay, 2024. For more about Susan and her writing, please visit www.susan-barclay.blogspot.com.
"Yes to God. Yes to Jesus. Yes to Holy Spirit." Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank you for this, Susan.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it spoke to you, Joy!
DeleteI like this!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracy!
DeleteI loved learning that the X word in Greek stands for Christ. So now I feel totally comfortable using Xmas (I know people worried it was X-ing out his name but it's still there. "Christ still in Christmas." I loved your poem, Susan. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brenda! Learning this also helped me feel comfortable using Xmas as a kind of shorthand :)
DeleteWhat a great way to use the last three letters of the alphabet! Thank you, Susan.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lorrie! I figured I started the year with a poem, so I'd end the year with one, too. Bookends!
DeleteThis is why I love poetry! Thank you, Susan. (Insert smiley emoji)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alan!
DeleteBeautifully creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy!
DeleteA wonderful way to finish the alphabet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandi!
DeleteLove this post, Susan. Many thanks!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Sharon!
DeleteLove this thoughtful poetry piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bob!
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