Mary and Me: an Advent poem

She said 'Yes' 

though alternative responses 

born of competing emotions

must have demanded their say - 

confusion 

disbelief 

doubt 

apprehension 

even, fear.

But, for some, 

Gods presence and love 

active in their lives 

cannot be denied 

and 'yes' raced to the finish line 

and slipped from her lips first.

And then she waited, 

in a human 

and very pregnant 

pause 

and waited 

for Gods plan and new reality 

to become manifest.

 Waited during

gossip 

conjecture 

speculation 

uncertainty.

Waited in 

trust 

hope 

and certain knowledge 

that she was 

beloved by God, 

chosen.

 This advent season 

as cells divide in my body as well,

leading not to a newborn infant 

but death 

and a new form of life 

in You,

May I too 

wait in the pause 

in

trust 

hope 

and certain knowledge 

that I am beloved by God,

chosen 

and despite all the competing emotions, 

jostling for position in my mouth, 

may

'Yes' 

be my daily response.