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Kevo
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0 posted 2005-11-19 04:11 PM


The Shepherd Star

Oh, the breeze that sailed across
that fragrant desert eve
to sweep my eyes beyond the flock
the night I first believed.

Silver hues rained down on me
from the Eastern Star on high
Singing, “Nay, shall you now delay.
the Christ is born tonight!”

Bethlehem lay silently
beneath the Shepherd Star
that hurried me to the manger’s side
and kept a stable from the dark.

Once there I beheld a mother’s eyes
gleaming at her son,
while this father that did not father him
loved Him as his Son.

They welcomed me into their fold
if only for the night
amidst the beasts and the Christ
who gave the world His light.

Gold, frankincense and precious myrrh
showered upon the child
by magi fallen upon their knees
As He slept so tender and mild.

And upon their knees the magi sang
in the tiny stable there,
their voices raised, their hands held high,
they filled the evening air.

Hallelujah! Immanuel!
Our precious Savior sworn,
Prince of Peace, Son of God
Christ the King is born!

Copyright, Kevin V. Reese, 2005

© Copyright 2005 Kevin Reese - All Rights Reserved
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