fragile
defenseless
entrusted to our care
the Breath of Life
drew his first breath
heaven’s earthly heir

Creator become creation
God’s Word in human form
the Breath of Life
in human flesh
God With Us
He is born

in the dark
a shining light
a solitary voice
announced his coming
to blind and deaf
a precious few rejoiced

so
the royal retinue
ripped through heaven’s seams
proclaiming glory
shouting praise
“This One should be esteemed!”

Creator become creation
God’s Word in human form
the Breath of Life
in human flesh
God With Us
He is born

years later
in our arrogance
we broke that baby’s trust
sin pierced his flesh
the curtain tore
and blew in Breath’s last gust

fragile
defenseless
entrusted to His care
the Breath of Life
expelled to make us
heaven’s earthly heirs

Creator become creation
God’s Word in human form
the Breath of Life
returned to flesh
God With Us
we are reborn