I am going through a series of art and poems based on the words Jesus spoke to women. This is based on the first recorded words of Jesus to his mother, Mary recorded in Luke 2:49.

I lost it the day we lost him
streaked across my vision
was the mirrored terror of
those hushed nights on desert roads
surviving on gifted gold
my babe, just a lamb
in the shadow of murderous power

Three restless nights later
we find him
just 12, but blooming a man
shoots of stature
roots of wisdom
the happiest, sweetest, smartest
everyone says so

And he says,
Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?

He always has that way
of correcting without shaming
reminding me that He is ours
but not ours
now nailing his destiny to this temple
where lamb’s blood stains
and bleats still echo

We will return here
year after year
to place the burden of our faults
on the innocent
until a time
written in the very stars
but still murky as night to me

I wrap him in my arms
just the three of us again on a dusty road
as I ponder another piece
in my heart always tender
with the promise of grief
and all I will lay down
as I watch Him lay all down

Bible References:
Luke 2:19
Luke 2:41-52
Luke 2:29-35

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p.s. I made an art print of the last image in this series available in the shop. If this is something you’re interested in, let me know!

COPYRIGHT: All poetry, artwork and photos are copyright Marydean Draws.  My printables can be used for home, school, church, or ministry. Please do not repost on another website. For other uses, please contact me.

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