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

[...Relic...]

Excellent poem Rita. I love it.
(Nice new pic too, you really do look like a teacher. haha)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Relic - glad you liked this piece. Not sure what to think about looking like a teacher... must be the glasses! :)

[...Relic...]

haha, it means you look sexy and intelligent all in one. :P

[Rita L. Sev]

Well, that I like... Thank you! *blush* :)

[NeiL ArandA]

The Innkeeper really missed his oppurtunity to serve and make room for this desperate couple . He didn't tried hard enough to make accomodation for them . Its really tells about the true heart of aperson . A good and kind heart would be sensitive to the needs and plight of others . There's an old Jewish customs back in the old days to always welcome visitors and strangers into your home when they presented themselves at your doorstep . Of course we don't do that now for safety and security reason . But in the ancient of days it's a customary traditions . Well aware that some of them had entertained angels and God's messangers disguise as man . So they did maintained a hospitable heart opened for strangers who needs rest and refreshments . It's obvious that the inkeeper was nonchalant about his customers plight . Had he known it was God's Son . The creator of the universe he could have done something for this desperate family . It sure tell us a sad but true story when we are lost and selfish . We missed the greatest oppurtunity in our lifetime . What a contrasting story of the women who broke her alabaster perfume and poured it all on the Savior . WStable was all he could afford for the King of kings and Lord of lords . Fellow writers and poets . Do you have a room for Jesus in your heart ? Let us not put a No Vacancy sign ....
What an awesome piece Ms Rita . The timing is so perfect for our Lord's birthday . Praise God for this piece .

[Rita L. Sev]

I'm glad you liked this piece, Neil. There are so many possible ways this could have happened; some scholars believe that the "inn" was actually a guest room - there was no room in the family guest room, so the Holy Family had to go to the part of the home where the animals were kept safe and warm. Who really knows? I do think that the simple surroundings of His birth are part of the message of His life... Thank you for your insights!

[NeiL ArandA]

God could still turn something good out of bad situation. I just thought about a parallel story pertaining to the case of the Innkeeper. I thought about how the Airlines makes special accommodations for our soldiers coming home for holiday to see their family. The soldiers happened to be chance passengers and the flight are all book. So out of consideration to them the Airline Representative asked and offered incentives to any passengers who would give up their seats. Often times their offers are too good to be refuse. If the Airlines reps are that concern to show their patriotism to our men of uniform . I'm sure they would also do the best they could if they have a passenger that is about to have a baby . Just my take. Your piece is brilliant. It has already garnered so many thought provoking response. I appreciate the read request.

[Pryde Foltz]

but only in humility
salvation could begin

There is the lesson for us all. Well-said. Thank you, Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

My favorite part of the story - from such humble beginnings, the whole world can change... Thank you, Pryde.

[Dr. Wood ?]

it's even a lovely story for an atheist, nice poem Rita

[Rita L. Sev]

A good story is a good story - with a moral message and all... Thanks, Doc!

[Marie]

I always thought the innkeeper did a wonderful thing for the Holy Family...
Even if he didn't have room, he did what he could.

[Rita L. Sev]

An unsung hero... Thank you, Marie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Peace back at you...this brings us back to what it was and is all about....
humility and
giving what we can...

jacob

[Rita L. Sev]

I don't know how much of the story is truth, but I like the message of humility... Thanks, Jacob.