What would it feel like to be told you will be the mother of God? That is the essence of this Yeats' poem, and his depiction, like most of his work, is complex and earthy. Strimple's music adds to the poetry with dynamic fervor, enhancing the emotions with unapologetic flare. This is the piece to include in the Christmas program that will awaken an audience. For advanced high school and college ensembles.