Play it up nice. Make it a happy scene
The man and women traveled to Bethlehem
The women was ready to deliver a baby,
Knowing, even then, that it would be a son
The boy was destined to be the redeemer
Stars were in the sky; one particularly bright
Light enough to knock on a few doors
Looking for a place to rest and prepare
for the birth. This would be her first and
a new experience for both of them
There was a calmness as the man
was turned down at several inns
because there was no room available
One kind soul offered the use of a heated stable
There were animals present and
the atmosphere was very welcoming
Angels were about, singing glorious hymns
while the woman suffered the agony of childbirth
Shepherds arrived with their sheep
This may seem to have been an intrusion,
but they were encouraged by the singing and
added to the ambiance of the manger scene
The child was born, changing the world forever
Nature provided beautiful music and
the animals contributed to the warmth
Kings from the East arrived with gifts
They anointed the child with praise and thanksgiving
The baby king was tender and mild and
no commotion in the stable was evident
Breakfast was not served in the morning
The three kings left taking a different route home
Shepherds took their flocks to graze
Angels watched over the family until
They were counted in the census
And were able to return to Nazareth
The little town returned to its stillness
Stanski
October 29, 2019 ^
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