I wrote this poem a few years ago and feel that this is the true spirit of Christmas.
THERE HE LAY
On donkey did they travel, Joseph and Mary
Always careful as they went on their way
Heavy with the Christ Child she did carry
In her womb there HE lay
They arrived to find no place.
But HE was born in a drafty space
In a barn in a manager so spare,
Under HIS little body was laid some hay.
The Christ Child ever so fair,
There HE lay.
The animals all gather close by
To add their warmth to the air.
HE looks at them with clear bright eyes.
The Christ Child ever so fair,
There HE lay.
The star shining so bright,
Marks the way for them to come.
To bring gifts of love if they might
Traveling to lands they are far from
To see the Christ Child on HIS bed of hay.
There HE lay.
Together with family and friends we gather near.
May we always remember HIM on this HIS birthday.
Jesus Christ ever so dear
With God, our Father, there HE lay.
May God Bless you All!
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
About jjspina
Janice is a multi-award-winning author with 50 books: 23 children's books for PS-Gr 4, 12 middle-grade/preteen, four young adult books, all written by Janice Spina, and nine novels, and two short story collections written by J.E. Spina.
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This IS the perfect Christmas Poem! Great job on it!
Thank you Deanie! Merry Christmas & may you have a healthy and prosperous New Year! Xo
HI, Janice. A wonderful poem! I’ve just nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogger award and thank you so much for inspiring and supporting me, my friend. You’ll find out all about it at http://4writersandreaders.com/2013/12/29/super-sweet-blogger-award/ Have a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year! Blessings, Bette
Thank you Bette, you are very kind. Hope you have a healthy & happy New Year! God bless you too! Thanks for stopping by. Stop by any time, my friend.