A Poem for the Nativity

Adoration of the Shepherds SCHONGAUER

Cradle of Faith

Gently rocking, faith is born

On a quiet Christmas morn.

No balloons or cake with candles

Just a humble man in sandals

With his newly mothered wife

Marveling at the Gift of Life. 

Mary and the Angels by BOUGUEREAU

Crunchy straw and lowing cattle,

Little birds that flit and rattle,

Sheep with wooly winter coats

Watch the babe in manger boat,

In the darkness of the night--

Can this baby bring us light?

 

Little seeds of faith are falling

Round this scene, yet to us calling

Sprouting up for thousand years

Driving out our doubts and fears

Growing 'spite life's stormy thunders

Into green and vibrant wonders.

© 2006, Nancy Gerst

Here's a link to a lovely choral setting of three Christmas songs. 

If you like this and want to take it with you, 

the link includes information for a free download:

Three Songs for Christmas