The Legend of the Donkey
After the Christ Child
was born long ago
In a stable that first Christmas night,
An angel warned Joseph to leave Bethlehem
And so the whole family took flight.
Then, as the three of them journeyed to Egypt,
They rested when the stars filled the sky,
And while they were sleeping, their donkey's keen ears
Heard King Herod's soldiers nearby.
He tried very hard to get Joseph awake,
But donkeys were mute in those days.
Then all of a sudden a miracle happened...
He let out some great, piercing brays!
The family awakened in time to escape
And hurriedly slipped out of sight,
The donkey was grateful and quite humbled, too.
That God chose to use him that night.
And still, to this day, the loud, piercing bray
From a donkey so gentle and mild
Reminds us of that creature's devotion
And love for the dear Holy Child.
E-Mail: donkeylady@oocities.com