Innkeeper

Bethlehem had filled up fast

before that night’s full moon;

how was I to know the world

would change so much, so soon?

 

By the time the weary pair arrived

the sky was dark and clear;

my inn had no more vacancies,

her time was drawing near

 

I led them to a clean, warm cave,

the best that I could do

and when I heard the Baby’s cry

a star came into view

 

Shepherds came, and wise men too,

then angels heard on high;

a royal welcome for the King

who in a manger lie

 

I spoke the words regrettably,

“There’s no room in the inn”

but only in humility

salvation could begin. 

Author's Note

Peace...

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

touching. Peace to you too. This is a beautiful, inspired reminder of the real reason for the season. I almost cried. (I'm gonna hold it together) Wonderful poem.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Tammy - though I don't want you to cry! :)

[Angi]

Beautifully done, Rita! I can feel the regret of the speaker in this piece. How could they have known? The last stanza is perfect. I am picturing the scene and also what may have happened behind the scenes, too. Merry Christmas to you and yours, girlie. Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Angi - there is so much we don't know about these events... it is a very humble, human story. Merry Christmas!

[Michael G. Smith]

Beautiful and nice tribute. I hate to point out holes but the wise men didn't arrive until two years later according to scripture. Merry Christmas!

[Rita L. Sev]

Yep - actually, we don't know a lot about that event... there could have been several wise men, the Holy Family left for Egypt, the word "inn" could be translated to be "guest room"... But, I went with tradition on this one! Thanks, Mike! :)

[Michael G. Smith]

You are welcome. Remember they didn't want Herod to know the location of the recently born King of the Jews as the prophecy fortold. But, you're right there is know actual historical account.

[Tate Morgan]

Peace to you too Rita A beautiful thought A beautiful woman. Merry Christmas dear to you and your family

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Tate. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[Baby Ricochet]

I liked this poem and I'm a Godless heathen. I gave it 100

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Mark... it's a classic tale, no matter what your beliefs!

[icelandicblue]

This is quite beautiful. Your words reflect the magic and the serenity of the season. Peace also with you Rita. Peace be with us all.

[Rita L. Sev]

Amen... Thank you, Blue.

[Troy Henson]

Very nicely done Rita. This one is a great one for the kids and your take on this is just fabulous.

Regards
Troy

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Troy! :)

[Cassie]

Hi Rita, first of allI love your profile pic and secondly, this is a good poem, i enjoyed reading

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, and thank you, Cassie! :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

What a beautiful take on an age old tale. I love when we see things from a different perspective; this is what poetry is all about...showing the world something that, perhaps, they had never thought of before. You brought this together beautifully!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Sarah. I always thought about that innkeeper...

[redflutterby]

Wonderful poetic take on the famous story...sometimes great things come from humble beginnings!

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly! Thank you, Red!