When Christmas Came

When a blizzard arrives in the small town, the minister wonders who will come to Christmas Eve service? The reader will be amazed at all who do come: "The starling came/on snowy wings across a starless sky." The bird is followed by the custodian, Tom Cat, a small boy in his mother's arms, a field mouse, the organist, a moth, and the soloist. The church begins to fill up, until lastly, a strange woman enters the church. Christmas comes amid candlelight, songs of praise, shelter, and love.