I read an article in the news <br />I feel should put the world to shame <br />In that little Nazarene Town, <br />You know; Bethlehem is its name. The little Town of Bethlehem <br />Yes! place where our Savior was born. <br />They've chosen it to do fighting; <br />That City now is much War-Torn. It started just a year ago, <br />On December Eight was the date; <br />"Christmas," says Mayor "We don't see <br />Any reason to celebrate." All Celebrations are canceled: <br />The RECEPTION ON CHRISTMAS EVE." <br />Bright MANGER SQUARE "SHALL REMAIN DARK. <br />I'M sure many a heart shall grieve. Even "Forty foot Christmas Tree" <br />Will not be lit in usual way <br />With strings of multi-colored lights. <br />What a sad price the world must play. It often has many travelers, <br />Just coming there to see the sight. <br />This Year, few Christmas, living there <br />Will Celebrate MOST HOLY NIGHT.<br /><br />Joan M. Watrous<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/christmas-in-bethlehem-in-1988/
