Bethlehem Donkey

Beneath a star a boy was born,
a special child was he,
mum and dad and some kings looked on
as did an old donkey.

This donkey knew that great things
would follow this baby's birth 
now the world would change
for a Saviour was here on earth.

Like the others gathered round
the donkey knelt before
the rough manger on the ground
and donkeys would for evermore.

That is why, if you sneak
at Christmas to a donkey's stall
without a sound, don't even speak!
just look around the wall.

You may see the donkey kneeling 
facing towards the east
overcome by an ancient feeling
representing all other beasts.

This simple animal every year
shames mankind it seems
for we just raise a glass to cheer
forsaking the Saviour's dreams.