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Poet deVine
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0 posted 1999-12-03 10:41 PM



We seem to have lost the spirit of Christmas
amid the scandal and sadness this year.
So many things have happened in the world
it’s hard to be filled with good cheer.

We grumble and groan and complain, it’s true
treat each other with indignity and scorn
We see the world with eyes tightly shut
never seeing that gift that was born.

A gift that can lighten a stressful load
or clear prejudice from our eyes
a gift that we have the power to give
it comes in every shape and size.

Please pass on this gift - just give it away
but hold some of it close in your heart.
For we are together but a brief time in life
give it away before we must part.

On Christmas this year, I wish for you
the special gift we can use each day
It’s the gift of love - of hope - of peace
that increases as you give it away.


© Copyright 1999 Poet deVine - All Rights Reserved
WhtDove
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1 posted 1999-12-03 11:10 PM


Sharon this was truly beautiful! I loved it. Very well done and truthfully worded. What a treasure and a gift you give to us!!!

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Jesus is the reason for the season


Elizabeth
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2 posted 1999-12-04 01:50 PM


Very touching. Thanks.
Pepper
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3 posted 1999-12-05 04:56 PM


Very lovely sentiments PdV....a beautiful poem....

 A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire!



Denise
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4 posted 1999-12-05 11:12 PM


This is sooooo beautiful, PdV! You certainly point us in the right direction! Thanks so much!

 Denise



PhaerieChild
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since 1999-08-30
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Aloha, Oregon
5 posted 1999-12-06 04:41 AM


Really liked this alot. Glad to see the changes here too. It's different but fun and can't wait to see what the new year brings. Gifts of love hope and peace....time to start giving!!

 If you love me like music, I'll be your song.
~Heart~ Dreamboat Annie

Shawna R. Holder
Boise, Idaho



Julie Jordan Scott
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since 1999-09-19
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Bakersfield, CA USA
6 posted 1999-12-06 11:49 PM


Beautiful sentiment...imagine if everyone did just that?

What a wonderful world it would be!


 I am a Life Purpose Coach who specializes in assisting
men and women to clarify their Life Purpose and then in turn
live true to their purpose. After 5 years working with the
Severely Mentally Ill in County Mental Health, I gave up the
bureaucracy (and safe, secure blanket) of this environment
to pursue my own purpose and passion.

Nicole
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since 1999-06-23
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7 posted 1999-12-08 01:02 AM


This is just lovely.  What a talented writer you are!

The gift that increases as you give it away...love that!  

sandgrain
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Sycamore, IL, USA
8 posted 1999-12-15 06:47 PM


I echo the warm comments already made.  We all need encouragement in this area.  Just wrote one on Christmas preparation, concerning this.  Many thanks!
Elizabeth
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9 posted 2000-11-23 07:54 PM


It's beautiful! What year was this from?

Elizabeth

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10 posted 2000-11-24 04:26 PM


This was very touching!
A great read!


I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them!


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