On an Ordinary Night by Stacey Doss (grave mercy .txt) π
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On an ordinary night in an ordinary town,
People were talking, or eating, or just settling down.
It had been a long day of travelling and such,
For the innkeepers it was just simply too much.
Some folks could find rooms, but others could not.
For one lonely couple, such was their lot.
βNo room! No room!β they heard from each door;
Tired and weary, they could take no more.
One innkeeper with compassion did say,
βThe stable out back is where you can stay.
I know itβs not much, but itβs warm and itβs dry.
Itβs all that I have,β he said with a sigh.
βThatβs fine,β said the man, his arm βround his mate,
βCome on, my dear, youβre tired, itβs late.β
They soon settled down with the mule and the cow,
Getting as comfortable as the room would allow.
The town folk and visitors soon fell into sleep;
Like all other nights, the silence was deep.
With a cry of pain, yet a cry of joy,
The mother brought forth her first-born, a boy.
Out on the hills, a sight did appear
Causing the shepherds to tremble in fear.
Angels appeared, filling the night
With a song of joy and a glorious light.
They told of the birth, the baby, the king
βFear not, fear not! Now go see this thing!β
The shepherds to the town did race
To bow and gaze upon the babyβs face.
The shepherds, the beasts, the angels, all
Worshipped the baby which lay in the stall.
Jesus was born, full of mercy and grace,
On an ordinary night in an ordinary place.
Publication Date: 07-20-2011
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