Many years ago I wrote this poem after the birth of my third son. It is particularly appropriate during this season of advent; the poem can easily be applied to the Christ child.

Image of God

Sheltered in warmth,

Cocooned in love,

Peaceful slumber undisturbed.

Profile of grace,

Distance between

Human and divine is blurred.

Image of God,

Where evil flees,

Sweet purity unperturbed.

Body and soul,

Unite as one,

Eternal blessings ensured.

Life fresh and new,

Content in sleep,

By angelic care secured.

Wee little babe,

Life ever new,

By this gift God’s eternal will is served.