#14 The Oxen

In this poem, the author talks about his childhood christmas memories. The allusion corresponds to the nativity scene when Jesus was born. This is a form of a nostalgic piece. The speaker is remembering the way he used to think of Christmas and how as he has gotten older, he looks back on those memories. The title "The Oxen" refers to all the animals that were there on that Chirstmas Eve night. As the poem progresses, the speaker is tells of how he became more mature. Christmas is a time of innocence and happy rebirth. The animals were there to witness. When people think of Christmas, they rememebr the nativity scene. I personally liked this poem for the christmas tone and format.