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sandgrain
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0 posted 2001-11-26 08:45 PM



Decembers List

Decembers to-do list of musts
Is headed, “To celebrate Jesus”

Before I pop the cookie dough in
For sweetness in life, I’ll thank Him

Untangling lights, string after string
I’ll look to the light of Jesus, our King

As I display the Nativity scene
I want to remember the star that was seen

If, by chance, there’s a blanket of snow
Because of Him, I’m cleansed, I’ll know

Watching flames dance in the fireplace
I’ll think of the warmth of His saving grace

When we gather with our guests
The reason for the season will top interests

At night as I climb into bed
I’ll remember the manger He had instead

As I awake on Christmas morn
I’ll celebrate WHY he was born

© Copyright 2001 Rae Petersen - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-11-27 12:33 PM


Very good parallels on what we will do this holiday season and what we should remember.

Betty Lou Hebert

fractal007
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2 posted 2001-11-28 01:11 AM


Hm... I liked the reflective tone of this poem.  The poem, itself, is structured like a list!  OK, maybe that's supposed to be obvious, but this particular personal era I'm in seems to have me obsessed with technical details.  

Anyhow, as far as help is concerned:  I think that perhaps a more complex rhyming scheme would do...  maybe abab, for example...  I'm kinda tired right now, so my brain isn't working at its best, lol.

"If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh"

-- Magus

Lighthousebob
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3 posted 2001-11-29 02:43 PM


A very honorable list you have put together here.  One of which I am sure Christ is very proud.  One which reflects the true meaning of Christmas.  -Bob
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4 posted 2001-11-30 05:46 PM



You've got it right, that's all I can say...

Keep giving Thanks to Him, and you're on the right track...

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Member Rara Avis
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5 posted 2001-12-04 01:05 AM


December is certainly the month for lists and you have your priorities in the correct order.  Joyce
BSC
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6 posted 2001-12-04 08:03 AM


And I will do the same Sandgrain, a beautiful reminder here.  Thanks, Bonnie
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