Twelve Poems and A Story for Christmas

The narrative follows newlyweds Mary and Joseph on their arduous journey to their homeland for a census, amidst the backdrop of political tyranny. With Mary pregnant and Joseph aware the child is not his, their path is fraught with emotional tension. Along the way, they encounter various strangers drawn by mystical experiences, all destined to witness the birth of a child prophesied to alter humanity's fate. The poems explore themes of sacrifice, destiny, and the intertwining of the ordinary with the divine.