Oxen Schmoxen.

It seems to me that "The Oxen" is about Jesus, or it is at least supposed to remind us of Jesus. It is on Christmas Eve, involves a flock, straw, kneeling, and oxen. I think that it might be an allusion to Jesus. The speaker seems to be doubting his faith, or the truths behind it. He doubts whether the shepherds or folks like that actually came to see Jesus. He does say, however, that if he was told to go see some kneeling oxen, he would follow. The message and point of this poem isn't that clear. There are multiple ways that the poem can be interpreted. However, it is making me think, and that was the goal of the poet. This poem was not exactly one of my favorites.