Poem: G.K. Chesterton “A Christmas Carol” [Vol. 1, #48]

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

G.K. Chesterton

The Christ-child lay on Mary's lap,

  His hair was like a light.

(O weary, weary were the world,

  But here is all aright.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary's breast,

  His hair was like a star.

(O stern and cunning are the kings,

  But here the true hearts are.)

The Christ-child lay on Mary's heart,

  His hair was like a fire.

(O weary, weary is the world,

  But here the world's desire.)

The Christ-child stood at Mary's knee,

  His hair was like a crown,

And all the flowers looked up at him.

  And all the stars looked down.

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