Holy Christ Child

Yes, I was there when He was born that all mankind from sin be shorn. When His folks were told no room at inn, kind creatures welcomed him as kin. The shepherds and the Magi came and with great reverence, praised His name. A shepherd who dared not leave his sheep, brought them along the Babe to meet. I watched the scene with pure delight, knowing I shared with all that night. I am the cow, who led her calf without a herdsman and his staff. I left a stall, still warm but bare for that Child and His natal care. Sweet Mary smiled her thanks to me. That she was tired was plain to see. When the Child was born, the angels sang And unseen bells with gladness rang. There was no rest for man nor beast, so many came, the best and least. The Family was challenged the next morn, when rumors flew, a King was born. King Herod was consumed with rage when he was told this by a sage. He decreed that all boys under two, must die and then to prove it true, and he wasn't having a bit of fun, he even murdered his own son. The family fled with their new Son and though many terrible deeds were done, this Child was saved and lived to be the Savior of all humanity. November 22, 2015