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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 1999-12-24 01:25 PM


Santa Came To Bethlehem
~Marge Tindal~ 1999


Santa came to Bethlehem,
following a star that rose.
He was merely curious,
as it outshined Rudolph's nose.

As he drew near
to the stable roof,
the reindeer were prancing
on each little hoof.

Down from the sleigh
he quickly came ...
greeted by three wise men
calling his name.

He wanted to know
what gifts they brought.
This was his job,
or so he thought !

Entering the stable
he stopped in wonder ...
at the babe lying in manger
in deepest of slumber.

Santa fell to his knees
in prayer of blessings.
He knew who this was ...
there was no more guessing.

He removed his hat,
bowed his balding head ...
paid homage to the babe
in the manger bed.

The babe awoke
and smiled his smile.
Of dimpled cheek
this blessed child.

Santa arose
from bended knee
said, 'This babe, this babe
I just had to see.'

All the gifts that
I might bring
pale in comparison
to peace bells as they ring.

He jumped in his sleigh,
new joy as he departed.
Away he flew
to finish what he started.

But, I heard him exclaim
as he flew out of sight ...
'Happy Birthday Jesus,
there's great joy tonight !'





 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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RainbowGirl
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1 posted 1999-12-24 01:30 PM


Marge: You've outshined yourself, this is absolutely brilliant...

HUSG

 Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream...



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2 posted 1999-12-24 01:35 PM


Thank you, RainbowGirl -
Just a gentle reminder of
the birthday we celebrate.
He sometimes gets lost in the shuffle
and shouldn't.
Love to you my dear.
~*Marge*~


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Elizabeth Santos
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3 posted 1999-12-24 02:17 PM


Marge,
Very beautiful thoughts
This will be a great poem to read to my grandchildren
Love ya,
Liz

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4 posted 1999-12-24 02:21 PM


Oh, Elizabeth, my friend -
The very thought that you will share it with your grandchildren makes this lady all
teary-eyed with pleasure.
Thank you, my dear lady.
You've made my day.
Love ~Marge~


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5 posted 1999-12-24 02:40 PM


Marvelous! I recommend this highly as an E-card! Great job Marge!  

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Poet DeVine -
Thank you so very much for your comments.
And by golly ... send away !
Bless you and Merry Christmas.
Love ~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Sally S.
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7 posted 1999-12-24 02:53 PM


Merry Christmas, Marge!!  Very clever poem!  
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8 posted 1999-12-24 02:59 PM


Marge....this is....this is...wonderful, beautiful, outstanding ! Love it ! : )
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Sally -
Thank you for enjoying it.

Munda -
What a joy that you found
it so nice.

Merry Christmas all ...
Happy Birthday, Jesus.
Love ~Marge~

 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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10 posted 1999-12-24 04:00 PM


This is both brilliant and a delight!
I enjoyed this so much Marge....   

 A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!
Shannon



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11 posted 1999-12-24 07:20 PM


Thank you, Pepper.
His star shines brightly for all of us on this Christmas Eve.
God bless you.
Love ~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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12 posted 1999-12-24 08:08 PM


He is for sure shining through you also, what a lovely poem as a reminder of what our real Christmas is truely about. You have an abundence of talent, and I'm so glad you share it with us here.
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13 posted 1999-12-24 09:59 PM


Lost Dreamer -
Thank you so much.
If you think this is talent ....
YOU SHOULD SMELL THOSE PIES I'M BAKING !
Yummy !  Hope you have a joyously thankful
Christmas.  
I even baked a Happy Birthday Jesus cake.
Wish you were here to share it with us.
God bless .... Love ~*Marge*~


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14 posted 1999-12-25 01:09 AM


Marge you amaze me at what you come up with!
This was just great, unique and I enjoyed this!

 <*\\\><
Jesus is the reason for the season
Keep Christ in CHRISTmas


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15 posted 1999-12-25 02:42 AM


WhiteDove -
I'm really glad that you found this on Christmas day.

Thank you for the lovely compliment.
I was inspired by a card I received
of Santa kneeling at the manager ...
I believe it should be given to every
child so that they learn as much about
Jesus as they do about Santa.
Love to you this wonderful day.
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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16 posted 1999-12-25 12:40 PM


Yes, beautiful and unique! Thanks, Marge!  

 Denise



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17 posted 1999-12-25 12:55 PM


I absolutely love it, Marge! Merry Christmas!

Elizabeth (the First)

 Nail to the mast her holy flag,
Set every threadbare sail-
And give her to the god of storms,
The lightning and the gale!
-Oliver Wendell Holmes



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18 posted 1999-12-25 01:23 PM


Denise -

I'm pleased that you find it unique
and beautiful.  Thank you and Merry
Christmas to you.
~*Marge*~

FIRST Elizabeth, my friend -
Thank you, I'm so glad you love it.
Merry Christmas from my house to yours.
Love ~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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