The Innkeeper

Nativity – Innkeeper
By Larry Linville

I had just purchased my little inn
when my whole world began to spin.
Caesar’s census brought a big crowd
making our little town very loud

I needed more time to learn my trade
before I faced the endless parade
of travelers from far and from wide
to find a place they could reside.

My place was packed to overflowing.
This couple came and she was showing.
My heart hurt me when I had to say
"There is no room you must go away."

If I had known then what I know now
I wouldn’t have roomed them with the cow.
I was so sad and I couldn’t sleep
as I closed the door and watched her weep.

There was more action in that shed
when I went down there to take some bread.
I wanted to apologize
but they hugged me with happy eyes.

A baby boy was born that night.
It was a very eerie sight.
He laid in the manger like a king
and I thought I heard some angels sing.

Years later I had bought a new place
and my life moved at a hectic pace.
I bought some inns in Jerusalem
and I made lots of money with them.

This baby who had become a man
came to me with the strangest plan.
He wanted to rent an upper room
for a Passover meal I presume.

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