Prince of Peace, the prophet said.

So grieved over all the killing of, by and for the people who take your name

…while the sprawling glitter drowned out your one true light.

You had to speak in parables because our eyes were so blinded by earthen dreams.

How did we sidestep your piercing words and longsuffering way to the cross?

And so happy Christmas, as the false lights fade and their bills compound.

Yet here we are, with heart and hands and time to live.

Will you end the war of allegiance that rages in your heart?

Will you walk toward the one true star?

King Jesus is the only one who deserves the gift you bring.