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Where Is Our Christ This Christmas?
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Where Is Our Christ This Christmas? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Where Is Our Christ This Christmas? ~Ruth Kephart~ Another Christmas time is here; Another Yule-tide filled with cheer And yet the missing piece is clear - Where is our Christ this Christmas? I’ve seen the elves and Santa Claus, The decorations hung because, But, yet, one thing that gives me pause - Where is our Christ this Christmas? The cashier at the grocery store Says, “happy holidays,” - no more. A fact I find hard to ignore - Where is our Christ this Christmas? The fruit stand out along road Has “x-mas trees” by the truckload Yet not one place is God’s name showed - Where is our Christ at Christmas? Where have we hid that wondrous star That led the magi from afar, Caspar, Melchior, Balthazar - In search of Christ at Christmas. Where have we lost the meaning found By simple shepherds on the ground Who heard a message - so profound - The Christ is born this Christmas! Two thousand years, have we forgot The gift the Wiseman deftly sought; The King to whom they treasures brought - The Christ, our Christ, at Christmas. . . . . Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! I am nothing special...and my name will soon be forgotten,but I've loved another with all my heart and soul,and to me,this has always been enough.~N.S |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
hoot_owl_rn - HE will always be there in my heart. Merry Christmas... BC |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ruth... He will be, and always in my prayers and wishes for a beautiful Christmas, and the best of all New Years, to you and yours, and all I know. Love, K |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Bill is right...He lives best in our hearts...and in words like yours that let us rememember...nice write...thank you for sharing...and isn't sharing what this season is all about?  |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
A beautiful poem, and the message is to-the-point. A merry CHRISTmas to you! Mark |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ruth, from me to you  What a lovely and true poem, he is MIA for sure around here too, but up to us to keep him present. |
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YoungatHeart2 Member
since 2008-12-12
Posts 81 |
Effective form....great message.... Where is Christ this Christmas? He is where He is all the other days of the year... in the blue ocean, in the beautiful lily of the valley in spring, in the innocent faces of my grandsons, in the colorful butterfly that lights on my arm, in the harmonious voices of the children's choir, in the tiny kittens that were born yesterday. He is here, we just have to look harder than ever. |
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Marc-Andre Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501 |
YoungAtHeart2, What a beautiful response! I would love to read it in verse. That's a beautiful theme you've got there, I might give it a try too Mark |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
To one owl from another I love your poem and all its responses. I know exactly what you mean, and do agree with you, but, in one sense, perhaps it is good that Christ hasn't been commercialised. Christ is everywhere and available for all who want Him, but He just doesn't intrude where He isn't wanted. However, what you mean, I believe, is - where is He in the celebrations of man? It is very sad that so many people leave him out of their Christmas celebrations and, indeed, their lives. It is also ironic, because it is His birth that gave rise to that particular "holiday". However, let us rejoice that there are also many for whom Christ is what Christmas - and indeed, life - is all about! Wishing you and everyone a very happy Christ-filled Christmas, From one owl to another - Owl |
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YoungatHeart2 Member
since 2008-12-12
Posts 81 |
Thank you, Marc. Give it a try and I will take credit for it...teehee. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Hoot_owl_rn, Are you kidding or what? Christ is alive and well this Christmas, and every other day. Check out one of these Church places and you’ll find him. What's this "our" stuff, Christ belongs to everyone. It's nice to see you out and about again. I gotta go get ready for Mass. Love Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (12-21-2008 09:33 AM).] |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
I am visiting Nashville and it seems the new Christmas songs and patriotic songs are gone. Niece piece of verse ringing the heavens. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ruth speaks the truth! Your blessed poem is a beautifully scribed reminder for all Christians that Christmas is the celebration of Christ's birth.  Merry CHRISTmas!  Linda |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I get your message, Ruth, and also mourn the loss. We are poorer for it.  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ruth, Beautifully said. I hope I never lose the meaing of Christmas - and I hope I never say, "Season's Greetings". Merry Christmas, dear Ruth. You have been missed. Alison |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
One thing about going through some very bad this year... I got to see such goodness. So I know He's an honored resident in many hearts... even if it is hard to see past all the tinsel and flashing lights. *S* Merry Christmas, dear lady... It sure is good to see you posting! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Forgotten only by those that don't know the true meaning of Christmas...James |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Christmas I'm afraid, is going to become illegal.....and, it's showing as our economy and the one nation under God is going down the tubes before our very eyes. |
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YoungatHeart2 Member
since 2008-12-12
Posts 81 |
What a scary, depressing prediction on this Christmas Eve, Toerag  |
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Anna Lyzing Junior Member
since 2008-12-24
Posts 11Sugar plums dance, Dreamland |
As long as there are people that still believe and write poetry like this poem remembering why this day is here and we are all here, than Christ will have places, not just hidden deep in our hearts. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
He's right there - heading up the word CHRISTmas - May we always remember that.. Merry Christmas, Ruth - to you and yours..:P |
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