The journey is long
the path is caked in dust
and rocks, the donkey
lumbers on as each rut
and aching stride ushers another
exhale of air in Mary
as contractions continue.
There isn’t fan fare
or folly,
This. Is. Difficult!
With gritting teeth and concern
Joseph tries his best to make
the journey as comfortable as possible
while other along the path
catch and pass them by…
this is going to take a while.
How humble a journey,
certainly not an entrance of a king,
not to mention the King of Kings.
Yet with this journey
it brings us new life and hope.
With this journey
all of nature leans in
and whispers praises
as Mary groans with another
aching mile passing by…
this is going to take a while.
Pastor's Ponderings 
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