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0 posted 2005-12-09 01:56 PM




  

Keep The Baby Warm
By: Noah Eaton
12/23/03

There was a young robin
Who shared Bethelem's stable
Who sang from her nest
From the holy steeple
Then one night when the fire went out
She flew down from the rafters
To fan the fire to keep baby Jesus warm
That's why she has her red breast God earned her

There once lived a shepherdess
Who devoted her heart to Him in worship
But looking at her face you can see the shame
That she had no gift to offer baby Jesus
And as her tears touched the ground
She could see a white rose blooming from underneath
And the petals were graced with pink
From the gentle touch of the Baby

When you were never sure you believed in miracles
It only takes a little love to make them silver and gold
So spread your love, amen
Keep the baby warm



Once lived a little orphan boy
Who heard the herald angels sing of His birth
And made a crown from holly branches
To offer Him as a gift for offering the world mirth
But he felt the crown was unworthy
He began to cry and never felt so ashamed
But He touched it and made the leaves shine
And his tears into scarlet berries that fell from his face

When you were never sure you believed in miracles
It only takes a little love to make them silver and gold
So spread your love, amen
Keep the baby warm



He's the reason rosemary is tinged with blue
He's the reason the bells ring through and through
The balls on your Christmas tree resemble His laughter
When one little boy juggled to entertain our savior

There used to be a lamb named BaBa
Who lived with the holy family in Bethelem
And one night she noticed the baby's blanket was thin
Shivering from the cold, in His infant bed
And so the little lamb warmed Him with her own body
With her coat that felt so rough and shaggy
And as He touched her coat, she could see
In the morning she had a new soft wool coat as beautiful as can be

When you were never sure you believed in miracles
It only takes a little love to make them silver and gold
So spread your love, amen
Keep the baby warm
And when I stand there on the narthex
Looking up at all the lancets
All those precious images of our Lord
And in keeping the baby warm

Remember all He has bestowed upon me and you
Spread your love to Him any way you choose
From your heart let the candles burn
And keep the baby warm...




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Joyce Johnson
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1 posted 2005-12-10 02:13 AM


What a lovely poem Noah.  So nice to se you here.  Love, Joyce
sandgrain
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2 posted 2005-12-10 11:02 PM


Your heart could warm Him from a mile away, Noah. I enjoyed this.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

   Rae

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3 posted 2005-12-17 03:32 AM


very lovely noah! i have missed reading your work. i hope you are on a lovely path in life.
Robin

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groove on sista!

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4 posted 2005-12-18 07:49 PM


This is beautiful.  I read a story to my children the other night..."The Crippled Lamb".  If you haven't already, please do pick it up for a read.  It's a great story and your poem much reminded me of it.  Often times many feel they are unworthy, undeserving, and worse...unserving.  But it is simple to see that we all have gifts that we are born with...but it is up to us to undo the wrapping and reveal the treasure to others.

Oh, I liked this write!

PhaerieChild
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5 posted 2005-12-22 03:32 AM


This is tender part of you that just touches my soul. I am in awe of the talent you possess young man. This is written so beautifully and is stirring beyond words.
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6 posted 2005-12-23 11:36 AM


very nice story Noah...very nice..

hugs, g

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