Shepherd Boy

I was a shepherd boy standing watch in the hills nigh Bethlehem, Watching over papa's restless flock of ram, ewe and lamb, When a star more brilliant than any other was suddenly revealed! I was overwhelmed with peace as its mellow rays lit the field! I considered this eerie event with ever-growing alarm, When angels appeared above announcing, "We mean no harm! We bring you happy tidings and for all of mankind eternal joy! This night a King is born! In a manger lies that little boy!" I left the flocks and fled to witness this royal event, To join in praising God for this gift from Heaven sent! His mama Mary was so pretty - papa Joseph was so proud, As they knelt in adoration with heads reverently bowed! Three majestic seers gave gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold. I was humbled as all I could give was a lamb from papa's fold. This King never wore purple robes or jeweled diadems. He too became a Shepherd seeking lost and straying lambs! I heard later that He was an itinerant preacher in Galilee, Performing all kinds of miracles! He even walked upon the sea! I was also told that He was mercilessly nailed to a tree. Something about the redemption of sins for such as you and me! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved