The Christ Child
The Christ Child
Do you think that Mary knew of
All the trials He would face
As she wrapped Him up so lovingly
And hurried from that lowly place?
We know little of his childhood.
Did He have a chance to play?
Did his siblings all cling to him
Knowing he’d be called some day?
When Joseph taught Him how to hammer
Did He ever hit His thumb?
Did Mary as she wrapped His injury,
Talk of Whom He would become?
Did they celebrate His birthday
In those days of long ago?
Did they save those first gifts for Him,
The frankincense, the myrrh, the gold?
I’d like to think there were some good times,
For God’s perfect little son,
And that he enjoyed his birthdays
Before his short life was done.
Copyright © Joyce Johnson | Year Posted 2011
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