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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.

Milestones

A birth under bright lights
with unsteady steps to come.
Large new eyes view new sights
while safely held by mum.

A deep breath - and into school
an old hand by the end of the day.
You pay attention or play the fool
make friends and you are on the way.

A first kiss that glows in your soul
with troubled emotions burning.
Lifelong loving is now your goal
and marriage stems the yearning.

Then come child and maybe child
and you find a different sort of love.
The point of being now reconciled
and possibly there is a God above.

Now, your lover and brood have gone,
alone, you brace your mind
to where you were heading all along
and when there, what you will find.

At each step in life we must be willing
to learn what to take, leave, or share.
Probably on balance life's been fulfilling
and the journey worth the fare?

December 2004