Epiphany

Epiphany, 2015

I started to follow in my sleep.
touched by the star.
The star paraded over my dreams,
night after night.
one night, I sat on a hill and watched the star
until the morning.
Then, I knew it would lead me if I chose to follow.

I followed.
I followed the star.

The route:  circuitous.
The country:  rugged.
The ruler:  vicious.
The companions:  odd - and wise.
The nights:  cold, colder than in my land.

I followed.
I followed the star.

Stories say the Star led to a child, The Child.
This I know now:
The star led to Light.

                                                                                                                                                                 Mary Elyn Bahlert, 2015