Holy Family by Rembrandt. 1640. Oil on wood. Musee du Louvre, Paris
A Christmas Savor
What shall I drink? Egg nog or grog?
What did the Holy Family drink
on that holiest of nights?
Did Mary lean over to Joseph
after giving birth to Jesus and say,
“Joseph, be a dear and pour me
another glass of Chardonnay?”
To which Joseph replied,
“Mary Darling, all we have is
a little mulled wine left
over
from the party the other day.”
Or…
Did a father, proud
Or…
Did a father, proud
after such a long trip
offer his lovely bride a sip
of water to give her joy
upon delivering this
beautiful, healthy boy?
Did the baby cry
Did the baby cry
in a humble home
and looking to his mum,
so beautiful and warm,
reach up to touch
her swollen breast
and savor the milk
from the Mother blessed?
© Jeanne I. Lakatos
© Jeanne I. Lakatos