Once Upon A Christmas by

Once Upon A Christmas
by

Annette H Baldao

We heard -

A spell-binding aria from heavens above

harmonized by angelic voices so clear,

of a joyous decree their singing brought forth

for all of mankind to hear

We saw -

gathered �round a manger both man and beast

drawn to its fold so slight,

their puffs of breath wafting amid the cold air

to ward off the chill of the night

We witnessed -

exalted royalty, reverent bent upon knee

bestowing gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold -

with their humbled offerings gentle shepherds bowed

to the One that prophets foretold

And behold -

a promise born, a babe in swaddling clothes

serenely sleeping this Holy Night�s Eve,

innocent to what His prophecy holds

for now, shrouded in tranquil dreams is He.

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