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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  Poinsettia By: Noah Eaton 12/13/03 There's a little Mexican girl up at the alter On Christmas Eve, staring into the manger Where Christ is born, where the north star glistens Where all the townspeople are dedicating their service Sadness fills her eyes, rather than cheer You see she's poor, and she's filled with fear That her humble gift would be embarrassing What can I give that'd be worthy of His blessing? Then she remembers the words her cousin told her Fear not, my friend, please do not cry "Even the most humble gift, if given in love, will be acceptable in His eyes." She fought back her tears, headed out of the chapel Went into the fields to see what might have unraveled Deep in a ditch, she picked a handful of weeds Arranged them in a bouquet in honor of His nativity Looking at them in her hand, she felt powerless Why would He accept such an offering like this? She returns to the chapel with mud on her feet Dirt on her hands and tears falling down her cheeks Then she remembers the words her cousin told her Fear not, my friend, please do not cry "Even the most humble gift, if given in love, will be acceptable in His eyes."  She knelt to lay her gift right next to the scene All at once, flowers begin to bloom on the weeds Blooms of scarlet, witnessed right before the people Without doubt believing they have just seen a miracle You see, my friend, any gift that may seem mundane If given from love up above will always be praised A simple beating of the heart that a loved one can feel Is that most precious gift that couldn't be any more real Remembers these words that I share with you Fear not, my friend, love doesn't come with a price "Even the most humble gift, if given in love, will be acceptable in His eyes." You're Poinsettia, you're a flower of the evening, you're the simple gift, that just keeps on giving... "Even the most humble gift, if given in love, will be acceptable in His eyes."  "You'll find something that's enough to keep you But if the bright lights don't receive you You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20 [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (12-13-2003 08:09 PM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Noah - my friend this is just touching to read. And I'm very touched reading it... BC |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Thank you for this wonderful message, and spreading God's love all around. Merry Christmas to you, dear Noah~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
noah, as i've sat and read countless poems by you over time, your vocabulary and form always amaze me, but it's your brilliant and beautiful heart that always leave me speechless. thank you for reminding us all what's truly important. happy holidays to you! amy  "love is like a butterfly-- |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Thank you for reminding us of the real meaning of Christmas. A gift given with love is indeed priceless, Noah. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you for this lovely story, Noah!  |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Noah, Your poem has been so refreshing. Thank you for sharing you heart and wonderful thoughts. I wish you and yours a merry Christmas. Sadelite |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Noah....this is beautiful...I have been working on one along the same line and will probably post it during the week. Wonderful words. Hugs~ ~Let peace begin with me... |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is touching and beautiful Noah Cold hands means a warm heart |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Nice story. Thank you for your lovely poem. |
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Antonio_L Member
since 2003-12-01
Posts 110NorthEast USA |
Noah, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. You touched this man tonight, and you brought a breath of Christmas into my heart. Tony. J |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh little brother, what a beautiful Christmas poem this is!! And so true...sometimes I think we get so caught up in the actual gift, that we forget the magic really lies in the heart of the giver! Thank you for reminding us, Noah...~S~ Life is what you make it |
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C? Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 190 |
I probably don't respond to as many of yours as I should, you've been very kind to my writing. I liked the theme to this one, gets ya in the Christmas spirit! well done |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah Dearest, I thank YOU for your gift of Christmas to us ~ your fellow PiPsters and friends!  Your words could move mountains, cause the oceans to rise, and paint the skies with glorious, golden rays of Light. Hallelujah! "Jesus loves you, this I know!" Peace, Love, & Harmony, EA |
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