A Truly Special Day

A Truly Special Day

I’m carrying a precious load

We’ve travelled many miles.

Despite our dusty journey

I still see Joseph smile.

I know there’s something special

About to happen soon.

So I must keep plodding on

Guided by the stars and moon.

My hooves and limbs are aching

But I wouldn’t stop and rest.

I know to have this honour

I have been truly blessed.

I see Joseph look at Mary 

His eyes full of hope and love.

He wonders if theirs will be 

A story that others may write of.

Mary smiles and thanks him

For being by her side.

Joseph promised her that

They will soon be by a fireside.

They have no wealth or riches

But they ensure I am looked after.

And despite the weary journey

I can hear their gentle laughter.

I tread as gently as I can 

Because I know Mary is with child

I try my best to take it steady 

And be gentle, soft and kind.

We reach our destination 

But alas there is no room.

It seems our search for shelter 

Sadly must resume. 

I can see in Joseph’s eyes

The fear that he is feeling.

An inn keeper offers them shelter

But it’s really not appealing.

Joseph smiles and thanks him

As he shows them to the stable.

The floor is laced with straw 

And there’s a manger for a cradle.

I stand very quiet and still 

as Joseph lifts Mary down.

I sense that this unborn baby

Will be a King without a crown.

The stable is cold and draughty 

But Mary doesn’t seem to mind.

Her son is born that night

A birth that will change all mankind.

I know my part in the story

Was just a small one to play.

But I knew the load I carried

Would change the world one day.

I look on in awe and wonder 

as the baby lies asleep.

This special, precious moment 

Forever in my heart I will keep.

I may be just a lowly donkey

But I had my part to play. 

My instincts had told me 

this would be a truly special day. 

Copyright © J C Hicks

13.12.22