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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A Stable by Elizabeth Santos Two thousand years a stable has withstood The storms that rock the sea of brotherhood And from its manger Truth and Light extend So far beyond the womb of Bethlehem For twenty centuries sweet angelic hymns Have filtered through the leaves of olive limbs And crossed the earth to touch our hearts again Far from the city gates of Bethlehem For Christmas is the season of a Child When all within the soul is reconciled In Peace, bestowed through Christ to earthly men, To those whose eyes look far toward Bethlehem How wondrously, in endless time and space, The message comes of Christ’s enduring Grace. Through boughs of evergreen do softly wend The blessings given to us in Bethlehem The true Messiah, in a stable came To calm the winds of fear and tides of shame Three kings had journeyed into Bethlehem And laid before Him gifts from mortal men But only God bestowed a Gift Divine Born in a stable,… still, …in endless time A humble place for such a noble birth Of King above all other kings on earth And there, within a lowly cattle stall God placed His Son, a precious Gift to all. Beneath a star, this Life without an end Was meekly born to us in Bethlehem. Two thousand years a stable still remains The sheltered throne from which a King still reigns And from His cradle Love and Joy extend So far beyond the womb of Bethlehem [This message has been edited by Elizabeth Santos (12-03-2003 12:54 AM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is wonderful writing Elizabeth. I hope people come to this forum to see it. Love, Joyce |
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baseballpoet Junior Member
since 2003-10-20
Posts 36 |
thank you for sharing this poem. It is beautiful. I enjoyed very much. The true meaning of Christmas is often missed by so many...this is a great reminder. Thanks again. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Liz, this is truly a beautiful piece of work, be proud m'friend, this is simply perfect. Nice to read something for a change that shows the reason for the season too. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz...Your words shine in this lovely poem! Much love to you! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
May His love and peace become a personal reality to those who haven't yet discovered it, and cherished more and more by those who have. Beautiful expression, Elizabeth! |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
God's love and all His gifts will find a way to each place on Earth. I loved your poem, Elizabeth! It was beautiful!  ~sky Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I'm so glad I wandered back in here. Liz this is just the reason for the season. You've put such a splendor to it with your blessed words. Thank you for bringing back the TRUE meaning to Christmas! God Bless <*\\\>< |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*touching the screen* beautiful, Liz  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Lovely ARCTIC WIND |
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