Doves of Bethlehem flying high
Like white ribbons on a blue sky
Tying up Christmas and despair
Holy messengers in earth’s hair

God’s skywriters of sweet grace
Making our home a happy place
Carrying branches from the land
To help the children understand

Carry nature to build a fine nest
God created life to provide rest
As you live, followers will seek
The earth inherited by the meek

Soft as hay on the manger floor
Children find comfort and adore
Luxury suited for a blessed king
United in vision the world sings

Animals graze where God rests
Divine travelers, your holy guests
Providing care to a world’s child
So tender, so caring, and so mild

Compassionate victory in hands
Gifts of milk and eggs for lands
Gifts for the splendor of kings
Oh, the joy God’s animals bring

A world, one vision, seeking to find
Doors to open for God’s mankind
It is in loving where hope is found
The breath of heaven, one sound

Peace on Earth

Dedicated to the memory of Michael Jackson
His compassionate gifts forever changed our world

Give to World Vision this Christmas
Feed the World

©Kathy Paysen 2009