![A Christmas Carol, By: G.K. Chesterton](https://i0.wp.com/poetrycatalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/A-Christmas-Carol-By-G.K.-Chesterton.jpg?resize=750%2C420&ssl=1)
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap,
His hair was like a light.
(O weary, weary were the world,
But here is all aright.)
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast,
His hair was like a star.
(O stern and cunning are the kings,
But here the true hearts are.)
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s heart,
His hair was like a fire.
(O weary, weary is the world,
But here the world’s desire.)
The Christ-child stood at Mary’s knee,
His hair was like a crown,
And all the flowers looked up at him.
And all the stars looked down.