The stars were brighter

Two short Christmas poems:

Starry, Starry Night

     The stars were brighter
         than ever before.
     The night was different,
crackling with new beginnings.
     Something was happening
          in the dark, smelly stable;
Gift of God was before us.      (Anonymous)

Wee One in a Manger

A Wee One in a manger
Praise Him where He lies,
Angels singing carols,
Listening winter skies!   (Hayashi)