! A Silent Night, And Stars Comments

From the far things to the near things, this has such a beautiful feel to it Michael And so from afar, I bring you praise of this awesome poem Take care Love duncan X

Michael this one is extraordinary. Written in an easy conversational style it gives such humanity to the familiar story, such a different slant on something that has become almost hackneyed and allows the reader to risk looking at it differently too. It is about noticing, awareness of the little things like the colour of the straw and the understanding on the cow's face and a great bowl of stars....

Shepherd poet: you did pick on the details... not just the heavens but the straw! Funny you observed your cow expression: I've often thought about that humble donkey who may have known what was coming. Happy New Year, Michael, Linda

Ah Mr Shepherd. You're right. The music keeps on playing in that head of yours, and beautiful melodies they are: 'in the high things and the humble' - a truly stunning line! More wizardry. Casual in style (though maybe not in the gestation) and all the more effective for it! jim