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kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

0 posted 2000-12-16 11:40 PM

Not a magic wand
But a brightly shining star -
A Savior is born.

Not a golden crown
But reflection of God's light
Come to visit earth.

Not cast-off bathrobes
But coats for Judah's shepherds
Soon to be the flock.

Not brightly wrapped gifts
But symbols of God, King, and
Sacrificial death.

Not childish voices
But angels from heaven sing
Glory allelu.

Not a great palace
But a manger where beasts dine
Cradles the true King.

Not with strong armies
But gentle humility
God sends His own Son.

Dopey Dope

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Member Patricius

since 2000-08-30

Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico

1 posted 2000-12-17 01:13 AM

Wonderful read.......a good topic to have in a poem. I enjoyed this greatly!

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them!

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

2 posted 2000-12-17 07:02 AM

Marilyn; These are exquisite expressions of the true meaning of Christmas...beautiful gems of praise and adoration. Ellie

Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart.

Joseph Fort Newton

kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

3 posted 2000-12-17 09:24 AM

Dopey - Thank you yet again.

This was inspired by seeing kids in the hall at church in costumes, preparing for the program they will present today.

Ellie - Thank you. You are always so sweet!

This is indeed what Christmas is all about, isnt it?

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

4 posted 2000-12-17 11:08 AM

great read, Marilyn...merry christmas..

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

5 posted 2000-12-17 01:17 PM

Thank you, Pegasus.

A very merry Christmas to you, too.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

Lone Wolf
Member Ascendant

since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

6 posted 2000-12-17 06:24 PM

kcg,

Beautifully written. Perfect for the season.

LW

Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

Songbird
Member Elite

since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

7 posted 2000-12-17 10:02 PM

I like it! I like it!

kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

8 posted 2000-12-17 11:31 PM

Lone Wolf and Songbird - Thanks for reading.

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

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