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Nativity Lights |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
A million stars shine down on Earth To light the way for Jesus birth; And yet one star outshines them all, Hung high above a lowly stall. A thousand angels stoop to sing The coming of our Lord and King. Messengers all,they soon appear To humble shepherds, "Do not fear! It is the Lord who sent us here!" Three wiseman from the distant East Seek Him among the sheltered beasts; Gifts of gold and myrrh they bring, Frankenscense for the infant King. The shepherds leave their flocks this night To gaze with kings at God's pure Light; His herald of the Devil's doom, A babe just born from Mary's womb, Yet destined for the empty tomb. The man and woman watch in awe As closer to the babe they draw; Their eyes are shining with such love They cannot see the star above. To them He is their newborn son, A gift to seal their hearts as one. The others know He is to be Messiah, come to set men free; A King to rule eternally. Their task complete, they turn and bow, Shepherds and wisemen, brothers now; United by their joy in HIm, Hopeful as the night grows dim That day will dawn when peace will reign, His birth will not have been in vain. He lies there, still, a Heavenly sight, Bathing in the day's first light; Our Savior, born on Christmas night. |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Oh, this poem is truly remarkable! I loved it and you sure have a way with words! Thanks  Sauni Sauni :) Have you ever known the color grey when the nighttime finds you weak I have, I've walked that road each time; that's where my angel sleeps |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
quote: Beki....Not only is this piece wonderful in meter and in rhyme, the message is excellent! I'm printing this and saving it for Christmas cards this year.... Hope you don't mind! I'll be sure and copy write it in your name! I love this.......  < !signature--> ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 11-23-2000).] |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Oops  Computer burped....Excuse us!  [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 11-23-2000).] |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Beki, this is absolutely wonderful. Excellent in form, rhythm, message. I'd love to place a copy in my favorites and share with a couple people. Do I have your permission? |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Thanks for the great compliment, VAS and Irie , please feel free to share as you are led, just so long as it bears my name (Beki Reese) and copyright(1998) And thank you too, Saunni, I am so glad you liked it. [This message has been edited by Beki (edited 11-23-2000).] |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
buried again, movin up! |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Masterfully done, almost lyrical, this could easily become a carol or hymn. I enjoyed reading it, thanks for sharing. Regards, Olias. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
what a precious piece you've penned, thread to my library......thanks for sharing this one. Charisma |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Exquisite format and beautiful words! I loved this one. Elizabeth |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
OLias, Charisma and Elizabeth, thank you very much, I appreciate your comments |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Beki~ Beautifully penned piece...well done hon Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Thank you Tracie I am pleased everyone liked this one so much![This message has been edited by Beki (edited 11-24-2000).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful words from you Beki...James |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Beki smiles..thank you James |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
*bump* Back to the top with this one, to be sure ... a masterpiece of form and spirit. : --Linda Remember: maintaining a positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will certainly annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Nicely done gal...spiritual, thought provoking, wish I could get in this frame of mind gal..... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very beautifully done, Beki! Denise |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Linda, Toe and Denise..thanks all |
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