Though He of course was there <br />They did not see Him at the mall <br />They did not find him at the big box stores <br />At least, not as they recall <br /> <br />The discount store was too crowded to search <br />Though He walked its aisles as well <br />The Hallmark store was a madhouse today <br />If He was there, they could not tell <br /> <br />They did not see Him standing outside <br />Though it was He who rung the bell <br />They thought they caught a glimpse of Him <br />When a stranger wished them well <br /> <br />At the restaurant with all tables full <br />They did not see Him among that crowd <br />Though many holiday parties they attend <br />His soft voice was lost among the loud <br /> <br />The days of Christmas flew quickly by <br />While His presence they did not feel <br />Trees were trimmed, lights shone brightly <br />But without Him it was not quite real <br /> <br />On Christmas Eve they attended service <br />Surely they would find Him there <br />Carols were sung and church bells rung <br />Most left with the same vacant stare <br /> <br />Beneath the tree the gifts were stacked <br />Would they find one there from Him <br />With ribbons, bows and paper removed <br />To encounter Him chance seemed slim. <br /> <br />Finally silence prevailed in their space <br />Holiday bustle now at last swept aside <br />Within still hearts His presence revealed <br />God’s love ~ which Christmas tried to hide<br /><br />Mary Havran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/wise-men-still-find-him/
