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Marge Tindal
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0 posted 2004-12-16 02:27 PM



Santa Came To Bethlehem
~*Marge Tindal*~


Santa came to Bethlehem, following a star that rose.
He was very curious, as it outshined Rudolph's nose.
As he landed on the stable roof,
the reindeer were prancing on each little hoof.

Down from the sleigh he quickly came,
greeted by Three Wise Men calling his name.
Santa wanted to know what gifts they brought.
This was his job, or so he thought !

Entering the stable he stopped in wonder
at the Babe lying in the manger in deepest of slumber.
Santa fell to his knees in prayer of blessings.
He knew who this was, there was no more guessing.

He humbly removed his hat, bowed his balding head,
paid homage to the Babe in the manger bed.
The Babe awoke and smiled His smile.
Of dimpled cheek this Blessed Child.

Santa arose from bended knee,
said, 'This Babe, this Babe, I just had to see.'
Knowing the greatest gift of Eternal Life
lay in a manger birthed on this night~

All the gifts that Santa might give
pale in comparison to this Babe that now lives.
He jumped in his sleigh with new joy as he departed.
Away he flew to finish what he started.

But, I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight,
'Happy Birthday Jesus, there's great joy tonight !'

~*~

Merry CHRISTmas to all of you

Re-posted in celebration of the real meaning of CHRISTmas~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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1 posted 2004-12-16 02:31 PM


: :  Outstanding Marge, and may we all remember the true meaning of Christmas not just on Christmas day, but always!

Happy Holidays

The greatest beauty on earth, is
found in the hearts of those
who love....

Susan
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2 posted 2004-12-16 02:36 PM


  I agree - bravo-

Hugs - Susan

Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you.  Joy is a state of mind.

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3 posted 2004-12-16 04:13 PM


Thank you Marge for adding this beautiful poem to my Christmas cheer.

Eric

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4 posted 2004-12-16 04:29 PM


  

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, dear Marge!!!
May God Bless you and yours this Christmas!

     Season's Greetings!

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5 posted 2004-12-16 04:53 PM


That's a perfect ending to the poem, the true meaning of Christmas....

~sky

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Do your best, just keep on laughing
It's all on you, there's always a brand new day. -Avril Lavigne

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6 posted 2004-12-17 10:01 AM


oh Marge...

this is so touching
so very touching

thank you

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7 posted 2004-12-17 06:22 PM


Merry Christmas to you too!

~Alli~

Happy Holidays!

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8 posted 2004-12-17 06:54 PM


good write
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9 posted 2004-12-17 11:53 PM


Santa paying homage to Jesus. I love it!! -Bob
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10 posted 2004-12-20 05:33 AM


merry xmas to a beautiful heart and spirit, which i have missed very much. wishing you and yours and your precious grandbabies peace and happiness throughout the holidays


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11 posted 2004-12-20 12:11 PM


And great joy you brought to us with your very meaningfuly poem on CHRISTmas!

Christ's blessings to you and your loved ones!

Linda
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