Joseph's Light

a lonely figure

in silence appears

each Christmas year..

might we make his

 place more secure..?

recall his namesake

in Egypt's deep past..

Joseph the Viceroy
with many travails

observes a descent

with ascent foreseen..
let us then imagine

 this newer Joseph

in silent watch 
pondering his name.. 

with swift recognition
of the ancient Formula

which eternally repeats:

our many steps down
 are concealed within
 that One step up..
 energy so flows 
hidden messianic
 Light...