by Jenny Bravo
MESSIAH
He
came
to
restore
this
cracked
humanity.
ANNA
Your home
is my home.
You may have
all the rest.
No food,
No roof,
No pulse
without You.
All of my
thoughts
f i n d
their way
to You.
Songs I
will raise
to Your
Name.
How sad
are those
who live
apart from
You?
Hosannah.
Every ounce
of who I am
gives You
praise.
Let all know
He is here to redeem.
SWADDLING CLOTHES
You
joined
us
in the world
and made
Her
a mother.
To You.
To us.
She wraps
& protects
& cares
for
Her
little
ones.
MARY
A mother,
you have
made
me.
Oh tiny
baby
Oh little
boy
sleep
soundly
sleep
well.
One day
you will
awaken
them
all.
A sight,
you have
made
us.
See how
they
travel.
See how
they bend
low.
Here to
behold my
Son.
One day
you will
teach
them
all.
A light,
you have
made
here.
The hope
of your
birth fills
this cold
cave.
Oh tiny baby,
one day
you will
save us
all.
THE CHILD
How
can
a
child
so
small
have
formed
the
seas
with
His
fingertips?
A boy.
A Son.
The Face
of a Heart
of a Lord.
GREAT JOY
Can you
s e n s e
the holy
turn?
Can you
w a t c h
the moving
of the
concrete
hearts?
Still
your
wandering
soul.
Can you
f e e l
the makings
of a new
world?
Can you
s e e
the breaking
of the
boarded
walls?
Lift
your
wounded
hearts.
You can
r e l e a s e
your heavy
strain.
You can
l e t g o
of your
old woes
& tired
wounds.
Greet
your
great
joy.
About the Author
Jenny Bravo never imagined that she would write a book of poetry, but here we are! After a road trip through Wisconsin with her mother, she had a spark of inspiration that turned into a full-fledged poetry reflection on the Christmas Nativity.
She has previously published three fiction books in her new adult series, beginning with These Are the Moments. She documented her self-publishing journey on her website, Jenny Bravo Books, where she also provides advice for aspiring authors. She drinks way too much coffee.
If you would like to keep up with her, she will definitely throw you a party at the links below:
Website: www.jennybravobooks.com
Instagram: @jennybravobooks
Facebook: @jennybravobooks
Twitter: @jennybravobooks
Acknowledgments
To the God who leads me out of dark places over and over again.
To my mother who will never turn down an adventure.
To my father who is an actual superhero.
To my sister who is fearless.
To the most incredible circle of friends.
To a big beautiful family who never stops showing up.