The Christmas Program
A Holiday Poem
Joseph' s beard is falling off.
Mary's robe is ripping.
The angel only has one wing.
The manger keeps on tipping.
Mary's robe is ripping.
The angel only has one wing.
The manger keeps on tipping.
The shepherds didn't learn their lines.
A wise man lost his present.
For animals we have a bear,
three penguins, and a pheasant.
It's a hodge-podge sort of setting
for the holiest of stories,
but we hope you'll take it as it is,
in all its fallen glory.
It may not be the very best
for polish or for style,
but I think if He is watching
it will still make Jesus smile!
Published by Tina Twito
I'm 39, with a wonderful husband (in Iowa), and a daughter who lives in NC with her hubby (love them both!). I write mostly children's stories and poetry (rhyming poetry, traditional poetry, haiku, but mostl... View profile
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12 Comments
Post a CommentThanks so much. I have been through some of this myself, though not all at once! But the kids are so fun it's worth it!
I recommend this Christmas poem as an introduction for school performances everywhere.
Sweetie, if there was a prize for best Christmas poem, this one would surely win it! You've done a great job painting a picture in my mind, and your words flow so well. You've made this look easy, but I know from experience that it is not. Great work!
I think that I was in such programs once, and, later, watched my kids in same. Great portrait!
Such a unique way to talk about the Christmas program..I really love this, Tina! I keep wanting to be 8 years old again and play in Christmas plays.
Its me.. (Karl Lopez)
Advance Happy Christmas Tina! Thank you. Nice poem..
Oh...isn't that absolutely the truth!
you painted an interesting side of Christmas, the normal one :)
A good poem for the holidays.