In Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph had travelled to Bethlehem
by decree of Caesar Augustus to be counted
for a tax census. Mary was pregnant and in pain
but they could find no room at any inn
so, they found shelter in a stable for animals
In the evening Mary gave birth to a baby boy
who was the son of God sent to save the world
Mary laid her baby in a manger meant to feed
animals and wrapped him in a swaddling cloth
the animals gathered, the donkey, the cow,
lambs, sheep, and all other creatures there
along with watchful shepherds . . .
The baby boy would be called Jesus
he came into the world with nothing
but his Kingdom would never end
A Christmas star led three wise men
and they brought gifts of gold, frankincense
and myrrh, for angels had appeared to them
singing songs of praise and the star led
them to Jesus where they knelt in prayer
And so each Christmas we are reminded
of the story and birth of Jesus
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December 17, 2021
Poetry/Free Verse/In Bethlehem
Copyright Protected, ID 12-1413-657-17
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, Nativity
sponsor, Eve Roper, Judged 01/18/2022
Third Place
Copyright © Constance La France | Year Posted 2021
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