The Ballad of Joseph and Mary

When Joseph finally learned the truth,
He thought his heart would break
Could months and years of plans and dreams
Be ending with such ache?

But Joseph loved his bride to be,
And Mary loved her man.
So he refused to let her go;
They walked on, hand in hand.

When the fullness of time was come,
Mary brought forth her son.
Joseph took Jesus for his own,
And three, not just two, became one.