Poetry

The Innkeeper, Immanuel and Herod

The Innkeeper
points through his doorway
from out of firelight, laughter,
to a cold manger.

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Immanuel
She rips strips of cloth,
placing Him, wrapped, in cradle
of rough, nailed wood, straw.

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Herod
grips jeweled pommel
as the wise men go, anxious
to worship also.

Copyright © 2012 Scott Schuleit