Again the Star --- the wondrous sight ---
Spreads near and far translucent light
To shine upon Christ's birth.
We never tire to hear the news
The angel choir each year reviews
Of peace --- good will on earth.
We bring our gifts. We sing our praise.
Our spirit lifts in many ways
To make us feel of worth.
In thought we draw unto the inn
And watch in awe that life begin
Just as it once began ---
The life that taught of love supreme
And how man ought to seek his dream
With faith its central plan.
As in this season, joy we find,
Let's keep the reason well in mind:
Our God had faith in man.
Margaret Rorke (1915-2000) wrote poetry that was regularly published on the editorial pages of The Saginaw News (2,824 different poems in all). From 1975 through 1990, approximately 400 of her poems were featured in Judd Arnett’s column in The Detroit Free Press, and her poetry appeared in countless other settings throughout her lifetime.
The digital edition of her 4,000 published poems as well as her three books of poetry have recently been added to the Library of Congress's collection of American poetry.
Download or print any poem from this website and email or send it to friends or family members. It will brighten their day!
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Margaret Rorke published over 4,000 poems in her lifetime. If you are looking for a poem on a particular topic, please fill out the form here, and her daughter, Peg, and son, Bob, will be in touch with what they can find.