I have often wondered, pondered what Mary and Joseph would have experienced in those nine months between the angels' visits and birthing. It's delightful to read this series and to think about this period of time from a "Jesus in the womb" perspective.
The entire scene of Mary in the river is beautiful. I can feel her relaxation into this second trimester and her unworried acceptance of this child. And the ending, surprising us with a tender and humorous scene of Joseph's untold story, is perfect.
Not familiar with "dinoflagellates," I had to look them up. Mostly marine, but also freshwater. They are single-celled organisms responsible for both red tide and bioluminescence. It's just like Jesus to bless both.
Also, I never thought of the second trimester as "the awkward stage," but more like the Goldilocks period: everything felt just right. 😊 No more morning sickness, but not yet carrying around that bowling ball yet. 🤣
"I could swing a lantern / in your rib cage, and you would miss // the light." LOVE!
Thank you, friend!
"I could swing a lantern
in your rib cage, and you would miss
the light."
Now, that's a line. Wowzer.
Your imaginative musings of Mary are blowing my mind,Tania.
Thanks so much, Jody!
This is breathtaking. Is there a place where all of the Jesus poems are collected?
That being said, there will be a print collection someday-working on who will publish and when!
Yes … on this Substack. 🤣
This, "I could swing a lantern
in your rib cage, and you would miss
the light.," is one of the best lines I've ever had the joy of being surprised by.
I’m so glad, Rebecca! Thank you for letting me know!
I have often wondered, pondered what Mary and Joseph would have experienced in those nine months between the angels' visits and birthing. It's delightful to read this series and to think about this period of time from a "Jesus in the womb" perspective.
The entire scene of Mary in the river is beautiful. I can feel her relaxation into this second trimester and her unworried acceptance of this child. And the ending, surprising us with a tender and humorous scene of Joseph's untold story, is perfect.
Goodness, Rebecca! 😭😭💕
Not familiar with "dinoflagellates," I had to look them up. Mostly marine, but also freshwater. They are single-celled organisms responsible for both red tide and bioluminescence. It's just like Jesus to bless both.
Also, I never thought of the second trimester as "the awkward stage," but more like the Goldilocks period: everything felt just right. 😊 No more morning sickness, but not yet carrying around that bowling ball yet. 🤣
Btw, I’m always looking up microorganisms for these Jesus poems.
Ha, I guess you’re right! I also remember feeling like an indistinguishable blob during the time. 😆
I love all of these!!!!!!
Thank you so much, Diane! They were so fun to write!
now I have to go and read them all !! I love all that has to do with birthing and mothering ❤️❤️
Beautifully written.
Thanks so much, Pam!
Beautiful.
Thank you, Sam!