christmas creed

i believe in Jesus of Nazareth
and in the power of the gospel
to release me from my greed
to serve the poor in their need

i believe in Jesus of Nazareth

born in the town of Bethlehem
born to Mary and Joseph
a simple common law couple

i believe in Jesus of Nazareth

whose birth, singularly celebrated
by humble, underpaid shepherds
as first christmas to the world

i believe in Jesus of Nazareth

who is further marginalized in christmas
that promotes self-indulgent consumerism
and lighting competitions in the world

i believe in Jesus of Nazareth

greatest human model and my inspiration
to a life of simplicity, a humble
service to the cause of global justice