Now And Then Poem by Denis Barter

Then and Now.

On the last morn of BC, history will show,
a birth took place - one most Christians know.
From Jerusalem, spreading quickly, came word
to waiting Shepherds - from angels twas heard:
Good news! When The Magi heard of this event,
they rejoiced, and quickly folding up their tent,

mounted their camels - known as "Desert Ships",
and began the most hazardous of all trips!
Their intent? To greet one singularly "Unique"!
Quietly leaving at night, none would speak
about the journey they'd chosen to undertake,
for letting Herod know, would be a huge mistake!

In the darkness of night, they slipped away,
for they were aware this was the only way
to outwit his Legions, who had been alerted
to stop them. With subterfuge, they diverted
Herod's informers who, despite their repute,
were duped into watching another route!

The Three Kings, The Magi, coming from afar,
were guided to Jerusalem by a glowing star.
Myrrh, Gold, and Frankincense they brought,
were well suited for a King, so they thought,
but in the modern age in which we live today
what Gifts, are better suited, would you say?

Perhaps The Three Kings guided by a GSP,
would ride in a Coach, or what we term an SUV.
Chauffeur driven, cosseted by leathered luxury,
these Three Magi celebrities, would obviously
be determined to impress folks, everywhere!
What peasants thought? They wouldn't care!

But which Gifts from the ‘technical' world, seen today,
would be deemed appropriately suited for baby's play?
A Cell Phone, I-Pad, Laptop with Camera perhaps?
All loaded with essential, ‘must have' "free Apps"!
But wait! Without it had Windows 10 installed
along with Google, the three would be appalled,


should their hired staff be found remiss,
in not effecting an Internet link. To miss
any advertising opportunity - for a fat fee,
would be a sacrilegious, unheard of adversity.
What's more High Speed Wi-Fi, would be needed
for ongoing worldly affairs, must always be heeded!

Add a reliable Server - another prime essential
requirement, if He's to achieve His full potential!
He'll need all the gizmos; such as a USB connection,
and a touch LED Screen for clear, visual perfection.
On arrival, The Three would pose for "photo ops":
mostly of the ‘Selfie" kind. Surrounded by Cops

to keep paparazzi at bay. Touting for patronage,
they'd likely display their gifts on centre stage,
before presenting them. After the ceremony
they'll Tweet - we're coming home, directly!
Yes, present happenings would be different today,
from those in the Bible. Such is our modern way!

Rhymer. December 15th,2015.