The little grey lamb, and other Christmas poems

Gathered together, these poems offer a quiet celebration of the holiday season, drawn from the author's annual Christmas greetings that once appeared in a Seattle newspaper. The verses move from timeless nativity scenes to small, personal reflections, each written in a simple, sing‑song style that feels like a child’s lullaby. Within the collection, the poet blends gentle humor with reverent awe, inviting listeners to pause and hear familiar stories in fresh, modest language.

The opening poem, “The Little Grey Lamb,” follows a shy lamb who wishes to become as white as the snow covering Bethlehem’s hills. When a bright heavenly light and an angelic announcement draw the shepherds to the newborn child, the lamb quietly slips into the stable, longing for the same cleansing promised to humanity. A gentle hand from the infant rests on its head, suggesting a tender connection between the divine and even the smallest creature.