In curious pursuit of frankincense
Resin pure like gold
Fingers trace the spines of ancient books
Span continents through age and time
Apothecaries of old take venerable ways and new
Woody tones and spices blend
Mystical distillation to essential oil
Mysterious cure in inflammatory response
Elicitation from astrologers sphere
Carried to the crib
Great in mystery of faith
Worship and offering divine
Perfumed incense wafted high
Worthy of a king
A precious elixir in my hand
To give.
Ruth Partridge 