Sunday, 11 December 2022

O BETHLEHEM WHAT SIGHTS YOU'VE SEEN (II)

 

On the way to Ephrath

Rachel died by me.

 

Did he dream of arriving

With twelve sons and four wives?


Rachel’s sepulchre, nearly at Bethlehem

Became a liaison landmark.

 

“Son of my right hand” eclipsed

“Son of my sorrow”.

 

Yet in Bethlehem time would hear

Rachel’s lament for her children.

 





2 comments:

  1. Rachel weeping for her children . . .
    Blessings, David!

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