Was this night a surprise to them?
or had God let them in on the secret?
Was there an awesome hush in heaven,
a hint of expectancy?
or was the heavenly chorus in full rehearsal?
running their scales
tuning their trumpets
fingering their harps
Did they all get to come?
Did some have to stay behind?
When exactly did the crescendo begin?

They knew this child.
He had reigned in their midst.
The right hand man of God.
God Himself.
Now a baby.
Tiny.
Vulnerable.
Born to suffer.
Did they know?
Did they wonder?

I wonder...