Happy Birthday Jesus

Walking along the path

A stone walk flanked by a concrete birdbath

To a garden of flowers and streams

It suddenly came to me that God is what it means.

Hearing about many exploits and deeds of valor and lore

Many in their graves to breath no more.

Those still living a life of self-doubt and pity for themselves

Seems like the hero is as elusive as an elf.

But there is One who gave His all and all He could be

He gave His life on this earth just for you and me.

Hero or Savior all is one in the same for Him

Giving His life was planned and not on a whim.

Jesus came to earth as a man

Not to judge mankind but to give a saving hand.

So when searching for a hero o'er the earthen sod

Look up to heaven and give your thanks to God.

Christmas is Jesus’ birthday as I have been told

Now He is with our Heavenly Father sitting on a throne of gold.

More than a hero, more than a saint, much more by a lot.

Happy Birthday Jesus from one man for a hero I am not.

© David Alexander

December 21, 2002

Away in a Manger played by Harry Todd: www.gitpicker.com