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0 posted 2000-12-05 01:21 PM


Holly Night, Holy Night
Virginia Salter

Green, red, silver, gold
adorn both door and lite.
Sparkled panes, of window glass,
glisten in the night.

Tannenbaum and candles glow,
street lamps, red and green;
snow-capped hills, frosted trees
fill the festive scene.

In some hearts a radiant beam,
as if an ember’s blush,
uplifted by the memory
of that unforgettable creche.

In other hearts a strident stream
of aching, lonely thought,
seeking hard serenity
in what’s received or bought.

Oh holy night or holly night
the choice lies deep within
look to the wrapping or the Light,
to Son of God or men.


© December 5, 2000
© Copyright 2000 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2000-12-05 02:43 PM


Beautiful poem.....beautifully presented!   -SEA
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2 posted 2000-12-05 02:47 PM


Amen.

More, more.



Live for love. Without love, you don't live.


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3 posted 2000-12-10 10:46 AM


VAS~
This is quite a lovely offering -
in content and presentation !

I'm sending it to the top in the hopes
that some others will get the opportunity
to see it.
BEAUTIFUL !
~*Marge*~


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VAS
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4 posted 2000-12-10 11:50 AM


Thanks, Marge.  You really know how to uplift a heart.  I'm so happy you liked this.
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