A common laborer and builder was he,
recall what this carpenter did for you and me.
Betrothed to Mary already with child,
he did not make it known and have her exiled.
Thoughts raging within as it would with anyone,
lo and behold the angel said, this is His Son,
Put fear aside,
take her for your bride.
Faithful in this role rightly staying obedient,
awakened, Joseph's reaction was expedient.
He protected her and guided Mary through,
not putting her to shame like others would do.
He led her about on a mule to Bethlehem,
Baby Emmanuel one day would wear the diadem.
Herod orders all baby boys to be destroyed,
Intervention once more the angel is deployed.
Much we know about the star's light,
Three wise men used it as a guide.
Not to return to tell the wicked king,
swiftly leaving behind everything.
Safely to Egypt protecting mother and son,
This noble step father was also a chosen one.
The angel came again with more instruction,
but this time through God's voice was objection.
Joseph's heart knew not to go Egypt bound,
Nazareth is where Jesus will be safe and sound.
This is a man where we need to mention more of him,
for his sacrifice in raising the one that would die for sins.
All had a part in the manger scene,
thank the carpenter for helping it come to be.
Who put fear aside,
took Mary for his bride.
Who reared the King,
This father was of Noble being.
A contest entry
- Its Christmas Time In The City (( Hoilday Prompts;; MANY )) by HereComesTheSun.
550 points, ended December 25, 2008, 13 entries
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I love the story of Joseph, indeed a noble person and this is a touching reminder this Christmas.
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Joseph always seems to be in the background but he's definitely an interesting character in the story. Glad you picked him as a subject.
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aaaaah, you're a wonderful writer and storyteller. This is a wonderful piece. We often forget what this season is about. Thanks for the beautiful reminder. Good luck in the contest.
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I've always thought of Joseph as being a pretty nice guy.
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great take on the prompt i loved the little hint of rhyme and how i could see the story as if a storybook
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Wonderful
What a great creation. So very well done. Best of luck in the contest.
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Excellent tale Very well done !!!!! Good luck!
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