Southern Cross Saviour Poem by R. K. Hart

Star above cast on us your glorious light,
For tonight is Christmas night.
Our minds are full of gifts for one and all,
And decorations fill the hall.

There's a Christmas tree with a single star,
And lots of lollies in Grannies jar.
There'll be turkey on my plate,
And every one is saying Merry Christmas Mate!

With the Southern Cross shining above,
Everyone is sharing family love.
Tell me would you please the story of Jesus birth,
Of Mary and Joseph of the gold,


Southern Cross upon my country cast your light,
Remind us of shepherds, kings and a star so bright.
In a land far away a babe with only straw for his head,
And just a rugged trough for his bed.

Hear the angels tell the news and rejoice,
Our Saviour will be born tonight within donkey's voice.
Bethlehem his town of birth,
Far from fanfare, well out of sight.

R. K. Hart 7/12/2012