The Nativity
by C.S. LewisAmong the oxen (like an ox I’m slow)
I see a glory in the stable grow
Which, with the ox’s dullness might at length
Give me an ox’s strength.
I see a glory in the stable grow
Which, with the ox’s dullness might at length
Give me an ox’s strength.
Among the asses (stubborn I as they)
I see my Savior where I looked for hay;
So may my beast like folly learn at least
The patience of a beast.
Among the sheep (I like a sheep have strayed)
I watch the manger where my Lord is laid;
Oh that my baaing nature would win thence
Some woolly innocence!
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it does sound very appealing although I had not thought in that direction before. thanks for the suggestion.
Oh no. I am sorry. Have you thought in terms of a business to keep you going meanwhile? An eBay business? For instance, things often sell on ebay at a fraction of their value, when auctions are badly described, end at awkward times, and can be resold. Selling books on Amazon? We've transitioned from a profession (Roy's) to self-employment at our own business, and so appreciate the flexibility, freedom and increased family time.
Yes, good in lots of ways but Mark is still looking for work and that has been stressful.
You're welcome, Jo and Anne.
@Jo, Happy New Year too. I hope the transition to the UK has been a pleasant one?
Happy Christmas Anita. Thanks for your interesting posts over the year. Beautiful poem from one of my favourite writers.
Jo.
Thank you, Anita. Not a poem I knew before.