Emmanuel

Original quest,
post-Eden, led
man lonely on
to find his own
Identity,
Emmanuel?

Through earthy days,
dark, starless nights—
purposeful search,
reasoning out
man’s why and how.
Emmanuel?

Coarse clay cannot
perceive God’s scheme:
an infant small
embodies all
his Father’s love.
Emmanuel?

The Christmas Tale
both old and new:
“Cease wandering,
God is with us!
Emmanuel!”