Where’s The Manger Today?

By larry r Linville

Joe and Mary from a small rural town

had to travel to the big city

although she was about to give birth

they received no help and none gave pity.

The old rusty car they traveled in

just barely made the long trip

but every place they tried to get a room

gave this poor couple the same old quip.

Although she was pregnant they all said “no.”

with voices that were loud and bold.

So she was forced to give birth to her child

underneath a bridge in the bitter cold.

There were no animals surround them

just cars passing on the busy street

not knowing that in this remote place

a child was born so loving and sweet.

Where will you find his manger this year?

Are you looking in the right place?

Perhaps, when you think he’s not here at all

you end up seeing him face to face.