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Skyfyre
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since 1999-08-15

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Sitting in Michael's Lap

0 posted 1999-12-07 02:09 AM

Upon the hill the humble shepherd lay,
In drowsy watch oe'r slumb'ring flocks below;
The heavens, in reflection, mute did stay;
Unwinking stars looked down on fields of snow.

And presently there came a saintly glow,
From Heaven's height came Angels, bathed in song;
They sang their joy that all that heard should know
That Christ was come, to heal the world of wrong.

Their praise upon His name waxed clear and strong,
And filled the lowly shepherd's heart with fear;
But gentle voice spake unto him ere long:
"Fear not: a tale of joy I bring you here!"

"For born to you this night, so hushed and clear,
In Bethlehem, a Babe of Holy birth,
Whose prayers will rise unto His Father's ear,
Whose blood shall rain redemption on the Earth."

The shepherd quailed, uncertain of his worth
To hear such tidings as the Angels sing;
But straightway did he go, in faith and mirth,
To Bethlehem, to greet the newborn King.

Grant me such faith as did the shepherd bring,
Oh gentle Lamb, to honor Thee, I pray:
For Thou hast robbed the Reaper of his sting;
Thy holy birth hath sanctified this day.

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You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end.

[This message has been edited by Skyfyre (edited 12-07-1999).]

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

1 posted 1999-12-07 08:01 AM

Skyefyre this is a magnificient poem! Really superb! You may want to check out the Publishers area here (Under religious publications) and see where you can submit this! It's truly a work of art!

Beki
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since 1999-09-15

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Newport Beach, CA, USA

2 posted 1999-12-07 04:59 PM

nicely done!

merlynh
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deer park, wa

3 posted 1999-12-07 07:00 PM

Nicely done. Thanks for the read.

Nicole
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since 1999-06-23

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Florida

4 posted 1999-12-08 12:43 PM

Excellent! I agree w/ everyone, especially PdV...this should be published.

Denise

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5 posted 1999-12-11 09:16 PM

Yes, this is amazing! It should be published! So beautiful!

Denise

Pepper
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since 1999-08-19

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Southern Florida

6 posted 1999-12-11 10:23 PM

Glorious!!

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

JennyLee
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since 1999-09-01

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Northwestern, NJ.

7 posted 2000-01-18 10:10 AM

Beautiful Piece Kess

Jenny

Words bloom like flowers that seem astonished at being born.

L. Pirandello
16th Century Dramatist

skyshine

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since 2002-02-07

Posts 3058
Beneath the northern stars

8 posted 2004-12-19 10:02 PM

We all need to have faith like the shepherd did. I loved the way you rhymed this poem. Very well done and a good reminder of the true meaning of Christmas!

~sky

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season!!

TexUS
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9 posted 2004-12-20 12:37 PM

Oh-So-BEAUTIFUL!

This is what it's all about.

Enjoyed

Marge Tindal

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