“Stars and angels and God incarnate....”

In holy silence

I gather my memories

Of the stillness

Before Hallelujahs rang;

Of the darkness

Before candles blazed;

Of the hush

Before words were spoken.

Then, the story told,

The promise proclaimed,

Stars and angels and God incarnate.

The blessing given.

Peace on earth.

For all that has been lost

Or forgotten,

For all that has been discarded,

And rejected,

For all the disappointment

And disillusion,

Hope

Remains.