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LindsayP
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0 posted 2008-12-22 07:44 PM



                MARY’S DREAM

One evening up there in those heavens of blue,
Mary dreamed a dream when Christmas was due.
She said softly to her husband, “oh Joseph my dear,
Last night I had a dream that was so visually clear.”

“It was a birthday celebration for our only son,
People’s faces were lit as though a prize they had won.
For weeks they’d been preparing for this wonderful day
And had invited family and friends from places far away.”

“Much shopping had been done for presents quite rare,
Some wonderful goodies that all there might share.
It was peculiar tho’ Joseph, tho’ they were all having fun,
Those presents were not intended for our beloved Son.”

“Beautiful presents in fancy paper and ribbons were placed
Beneath a bright Christmas tree with a great show of haste.
Sparkling tinsel and lights adorned that green Xmas tree
With a glowing figure on the apex like an angel might be.”

“Every one was so happy as the presents were exchanged
But none were for Jesus  which to me seemed quite strange.
That they were thinking of Jesus, I think the chances were slim,
For I think many that were present did not even know him.”

“To celebrate someone’s birthday, it certainly seems odd
When no one even mentioned his name or spoke about God.
I had the strangest feeling Joseph that if Jesus went there
That somehow he’d be intruding, which hardly seems fair.”

“While all the folks gathered seemed so hail and so hearty,
It was sad Jesus wasn’t welcome at his own birthday party.
I know it was only a dream Joseph but how would we feel
That if somehow or other it turned out to be real.”

                                                                   Lindsay  P  Wilson

To all my wonderful PIP friends I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and a wonderful New Year.  God bless you all.

Lindsay

© Copyright 2008 Lindsay P Wilson - All Rights Reserved
Robert E. Jordan
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1 posted 2008-12-22 07:56 PM


Yo LindsayP,

Tell Mary that loads of people give Jesus Christmas presents here in our poverty stricken Port Richmond neighborhood here in Philadelphia.

Bobby

Joyce Johnson
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2 posted 2008-12-22 07:57 PM


Well done, Lindsay and yes we need to remember who's birthday we are celebating.  Joyce
Marge Tindal
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3 posted 2008-12-23 01:16 AM


Lindsay~
How totally, totally beautiful and thoughtful is this write~

Merry Christmas my friend~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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Marc-Andre
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4 posted 2008-12-23 03:23 AM


LindsayP, this is simply impressive Mark
steavenr
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5 posted 2008-12-23 02:00 PM


Merry Christmas, dear friend
for I can truly say
yer heart's in the right place
as we near that special day

loved your write...lots of thoughts for this special time...sending the joy of the season 'down under'

Rick
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6 posted 2008-12-23 06:29 PM


Hi Lindsay, enjoyed the poem, sounded happy at the start but sad at the end, even though many do not think of Jesus on the day the celebration is all about him, at least his name is in the season we enjoy. Thanks for sharing Lindsay, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, take care of yourselves.

Rick

LindsayP
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7 posted 2008-12-23 07:52 PM



To Bobby, Joyce, Marge, Marc, Steav' and Rick, great friends all, It always gives me a buzz when I get such a happy response from all you great poets. I thank you sincerely and wish you all the very best for Christms and the New Year. God bless you all. Take care.

Lindsay  

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