As we come into this joyous season, I thought it would help us get into the mood by reading one of my favorite Christmas poems by G.K. Chesterton. I believe if we take the time to prepare our hearts for this holiday and keep our focus on God’s wonderful gift that we will be able to find that we are not as hung up on the material things that are trying to be the focus for each of us.

Enjoy!

A Christmas Carol poem by G.K.Chesterton

 

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap,
His hair was like a light.
(O weary, weary were the world,
But here is all aright.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast
His hair was like a star.
(O stern and cunning are the kings,
But here the true hearts are.)

 

The Christ-child lay on Mary’s heart,
His hair was like a fire.
(O weary, weary is the world,
But here the world’s desire.)

 

The Christ-child stood on Mary’s knee,
His hair was like a crown,
And all the flowers looked up at Him,
And all the stars looked down