DAUGHTER OF GOD

Tommy F. O’ Connor

If God had a Daughter like He had a Son,

Would He modify His plan,

To be born in a stable?

Would her mother be a virgin

And with her dad take flight

From murder-minded soldiers

Pursuing infanticide?

If God had a Daughter what role would She play?

Would She give her heart as Saviour,

And die that gruesome way?

Would She lead a woman’s army

And be hailed as Queen?

Would men become disciples

And anoint her weary feet?

If God had a Daughter when would She be born?

Would history be divided

As pre and post her dawn?

Would She face the world’s problems

And challenge how they’re caused?

Would her colour be a factor

Or the place where She was born?

If God had a Daughter like He had a Son

Would She be a champion athlete,

Or play music just for fun?

Would She thrill the hearts of listeners

With her songs of mirth and joy?

Or would She live unnoticed

Like when brother was a boy?

If God had a Daughter how would Her work be done?

Would those at war ignore her

Because of where She’s from?

Would all who care not for the world

Or for its forms of life

Scorn the woman’s simple words,

Their truth to override?

Perhaps Jesus had a sister, maybe not just one.

Perhaps He’s had a million

In each decade since He Came:

The heart of homes throughout the world,

The soul of all who love,

Just waiting for the time to add

Their meaning to God’s Word.

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