Once upon a donkey.  A slightly silly Christmas tale

Once upon a time
There was a donkey foal
He frolicked with his mama
The best a donkey could
If horses legs were limber
A donkeys felt like wood.
A clumsy boy with great big ears
He was happy as could be
But living in a stable
He was never really free
The human who cared for him
Seemed an okay guy
But he never really smiled
And the donkey wondered why
(Maybe the smelly sty?)
Now the stars, thought the donkey
Those are happy beings!
They shone so high in the night sky
He was sure they must have wings
One night in the manger
He heard a baby cry
He'd  never heard that sound before

He looked up to the sky
One of the stars he saw
Was shining very bright
Brighter than any other star
He had seen that night.
That stars REALLY happy,  mama
The little foal exclaimed
Why is it so happy?
Its brighter than a flame
Then his mama told him
Thats the messenger star
Its message is a baby
That came from very far
THAT tiny baby?
The little donkey asked her
Hes not that exciting
He doesn't even have fur.
Thats a very important baby
His mama said with a smile
He has a very important message
That will travel many miles
Speaking of travel,  look mom, he said
A bunch of guys with sheep at their side
Have come to the babies bed
Now THESE are happy humans
The little donkey thought
Why are the so happy
But the inn keeper is really not?
These humans have heard the message
They have seen the star
They have felt the hope
Of Jesus in their hearts!
Who is Jesus?
The little donkey asked
That is baby Jesus
That they all have come to visit.
Mama,  why is the inn keeper not here
To come and see this infant?
He was not aware
That this baby boy
Is more than just a baby
But a source of eternal Joy
Hes seen a lot of babies
Thought this one was just the same
He was not aware of
The reason that he came.
Where are the shepherds going
The foal asked.
To go and tell their friends
Of the hope this baby carries
And the promise that never ends
Mama,  can we follow them?
He looked up with hopeful eyes
Mama donkey looked at him
A little bit surprised.
Sure!  She answered
I will follow too
These shepherds have an important job
There is so much to do
Look daddy! A donkey!
The shepherds young son said
No kidding! Said the shepherd
Scratching the mamas head
He hopped on her back
His son asked may i ride
This little colt right here
And travel by your side?
Of course replied the shepherd
We have a long journey tonight
How will we get there?
The children asked
The mama donkey and shepherd replied
Follow that stars bright light!