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Nan
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0 posted 2000-12-20 07:09 PM




God's Son was born on Christmas Day
To bring the world His love.
In Bethlehem a manger blessed,
The North Star shone above.

Through mortal days Son Jesus spake
The wisdom of God's Word;
And to this day around the world,
His voice mankind has heard.

But Jesus knew at traitor's hand
He would be crucified;
And yet God's love, a gift for all
Must ever be descried.

Both far and wide then Jesus trekked,
In search of giving soul
Who'd share with all His gift of love;
Quest led to the North Pole.

He met a kindly toymaker
Who smiled and laughed a lot...
"Believe in me and share God's love,
Your soul shall perish not."

This jolly man called Santa Claus
In heed of Jesus' call,
Vowed he'd give toys each Christmas night
To children one and all.

So Jesus smiled upon this man -
That's how this story goes.
It's said His Star would light the way,
Reflecting reindeer's nose.

From that day forth each Christmas Eve
The elves have packed the sleigh
With toys and love in Jesus' name
To bless our Christmas Day.


© Copyright 2000 Nancy Ness - All Rights Reserved
Marge Tindal
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1 posted 2000-12-20 07:12 PM


Nan~
What a beautiful tying-together of the spirit of Christmas.
Happy Holidays, indeed !
~*Marge*~


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doreen peri
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2 posted 2000-12-20 07:17 PM


i loved it then... i love it now!!!

but let me ask you this... is this why santa comes down the chimney? to make us realize that when God decided to join us in human form, he had to go through a lot of soot to get here?..... just curious....  

great write, ms. nan!

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3 posted 2000-12-20 07:25 PM


Aw, Nan....this is so neatly done....ties everything up just right!!  
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4 posted 2000-12-20 07:27 PM


I knew it!  I knew it! This confirms everything....  Jesus did bless Santa Clause!
That's how he spreads such joy around the world.  He couldn't do it without Christ.  I loved your poem.  Merry Christmas!  Bob <><

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5 posted 2000-12-20 08:31 PM


Enjoyable poem Nan.  The magic had to come from somewhere.

If a dream touches us, it exists to us as anything else that touches us.
John


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6 posted 2000-12-20 09:17 PM


Yes, this is why I believe in magic, and life, and love...for all these things, and a little more...

thank you Nan...this is a Keeper...hope you make it an annual...


Karilea
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I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




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7 posted 2000-12-21 08:25 PM


Thanks my friends... This is one of my personal favorites..

Marge - Thanks... It just made so much sense, ya know??...

Doreen - I expect that's not a bad assessment...

Deer - With red ribbon..

Bob - Keep smilin'...

John - Magic'Sonnet...

Sunshine - Count on it.. Thanks..

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8 posted 2000-12-23 09:56 PM


BUMP


Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




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9 posted 2000-12-23 10:03 PM


I'll be bold enough to say that this is your best ever, it's my favourite to date.  What a clever way of tying both Santa and Jesus together in a poem - a beautiful sentiment and thought!  

Merry Christmas Nan!

~Melissa~< !signature-->

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[This message has been edited by Melissa Honeybee (edited 12-23-2000).]

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10 posted 2000-12-27 10:27 AM


Another Passions' Christmas Classic! Wonderful, Nan!

Denise

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