Jesus was born

poem by Ruth Salles

drawing by teacher Veronica Calandra Martins

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Angels descend from heaven
and announce right away:
“In Bethlehem Jesus was born!
In the crib He is.”

The shepherds, close together,
sleep, sleep very well.
“Wake up, you little shepherds!
Let's all go to Bethlehem!”

The nighthawk comes from the forest,
and the thorny hedgehog,
the armadillo and the woodpecker
to want to know everything.

They come in flocks, they come buzzing
bees and beetles
to see Jesus Child,
to see our treasure.

Flying, the birds
come singing in your praise,
because the little boy was born
who brings us his great love.

The little fish are brighter,
the stars have more light,
because God sent his Son,
because God sent Jesus!

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