The Thrilled Manger

Did anyone see millions of rainbows fill up the skies? Did anyone see the heavens bloom and a child appear? Flying, floating, and fluttering to a numb-filled surprise Rested between Joseph and Mary, filled with divine cheer The racks where they dwelt, as there's no place in the human hearts Mystic music concerts were heard like thunder and earthquakes. Cows, bulls, and sheep stood as though forgetting their breathing arts. The Almighty's graces seemed to surround them like ice flakes. Those who were sleeping were dreaming of the birth of a saviour. Though they felt a thud, they did not feel the need to be awake. And, hence, on that blessed night, they could not find God's favour. The shepherds hurried to meet him, who came down for their sake. Cows mooed and goats bleated the Gloria of the angels. Eyes open, Jesus slept amidst changes that seemed changeless