The Star: Advent XIX

There are various explanations of
The Wise Men’s star:
A supernova,
Or maybe the confluence of some planets,
Or perhaps a comet.

But whether because the date is off,
Or because it would be challenging for a supernova
To direct a traveler the short distance
Between Jerusalem and Bethlehem
(Let alone to a single house),

Some wonder if the Wise Men followed
A vision, personal to them.

I like the idea of a supernova
Somehow propelling urgency to travel.

But I also like the idea of a mass
Vision among Wise Men,
A light that they alone could see,
That caused them to leave the known
And travel into the unknown.