Some Christmas Poems from Previous Years
The Kelpie Dog at Christmas They gathered around the Christmas scene, All those years ago; In the cold air of Bethlehem, In a rocky cave hollow. Mary, Joseph and Jesus, Gathered on some hay; Amongst the rocks and animals, On that first Christmas day. Angels called to shepherds, Who came in from fields to adore; On entering the cave they crouched down, Amongst the animals and straw. Outside the cave in the weather, Some sheep twitched in cold, damp fog; But before they could get away, Along came a kelpie dog! His black coat glistened with droplets, His ears pointed to the stars; His eyes took stock of that restless flock, He’d put an end to their baas! He circled round the flock, He mobbed them right in tight; They were bunched up together, On that first Christmas night. And while the shepherds paid respect To Jesus on the hay; That kelpie dog served vigil, And kept the sheep at bay. That night wa