THE INN KEEPER

The Keeper missed it all!

It was a busy time, you know

With weary travelers needing rest

The Inn was full, he did his best.

The knock seemed out of place

“No vacancy” was clear to all

There was no room left anywhere

For Nazareth folk for him to share.

A noise was heard next door!

The lowing sheep and cattle stall

Was found to be the only place

For God's dear Son to find a space.

The Virgin soon gave birth

Upon a dirty stable floor

The Baby's cry was heard that night

While angels bathed the earth in light.

The Keeper missed it all!

The promised King had come to earth!

Had he but known, would he have shared

Some little space? Would he have cared?

Yet Christmas comes again

And yuletide music fills the air

Stop long enough to hear His voice

He knocks and waits! Make Him your choice.

B. Pent