the stable timbers
are rotting at the base
the animals unsettled

blistered feet and calloused hands
aching muscles from the road
nervous mother in waiting

jealous king
fearing usurper
sends search party

heavenly messengers
to extol news divine
recipients still unknowing

new star appearing
over nestled stable
providence ensured

the birth of a Saviour
God made flesh
Immanuel, incarnate