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A Gift for God.........repost for the holidays
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A Gift for God.........repost for the holidays |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I laid the presents out with care beneath the Christmas tree To make sure everyone had something there - including me! But, as I checked the names off, there was something rather odd.... Oh, no! I realized there was no gift for God! I mean, there wouldn't be a Christmas if not for the birth Of His son, Jesus, who was born to bring peace to this earth. Seemed only fitting there should be at least some gift displayed To recognize the blessing and the sacrifice He made. But what does one give God? I couldn't think of anything That Sears or Wal-Mart had in stock to be fit for a king But I would gift wrap something, though symbolic it would be With hopes that He would recognize my deep sincerity. I had no time right then, however. I flew out the door To get down to the church where we had meals for the poor. Downtrodden souls whose lives did not turn out as they had planned, And it felt quite rewarding when we filled a needy hand. From there, right to the orphanage we flew with bags of toys To cheers and shouts of glee from all the homeless girls and boys. Young hands tore wrappers off their gifts in wild anticipation As "Ooooh"'s and "Aaaahh"'s and shining eyes made quite a celebration. Just one more stop to make - down to the rest home for the aged. Our small choir sang so beautifully we could have been on stage From room to room, our voices rang with carols and with hymns For those who knew that very soon they would be there with Him. The evening finally ended. I rushed home as fast I could. The father being late for Christmas wouldn't be too good My children whooped and hollered from the second I walked in. I raised my hands and grandly said, "Let's let the fun begin!" Oh, what a night we had! Wrap paper scattered left and right While boxes were torn open with loud squeals of delight. Bug hugs for Mom and Daddy - thanks to Santa, naturally Then off to bed for youngsters and, at last, tranquility. My wife prepared herself for bed. I walked out in the yard. Some puzzling thought was in my mind that got me thinking hard. Oh, no! It was the gift for God - the thing I hadn't got. With all the rushing around, it was the one thing I forgot! I raised my face up meekly as if in apology. The brilliance of the stars shone down and almost blinded me. I stood there silent for a bit then gently raised my hands To ask for His forgiveness. Somehow I think He understands. |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
And glad I am you reposted this my friend. Very much enjoyed it. jwesley |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
You are one of the best gifts that God could receive. I so enjoyed your poem. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
All the gifts you gave away...God indeed had a very good Christmas from you... [um, "bug" hugs?] LOL... This is a treasure MM...I don't think I caught it the first time 'round, but glad I got the rebound... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* romantic and spiritual. I am impressed. This was very beautiful, my friend. Much love to you from me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this poem is a gift and so is the poet who wrote it ... so very YOU is this gem ...and in my library under spammy smiles it goes  later-lovewhenyouwritelikethis-gator me Some people find subtlety in strangers if you find anything~let me in Your eyes~you see everything my eyes~I see it all together now~and I know |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Michael ... this is an absolute treasure! Oh, how I adored this ... sweetness, innocence and always the loving message. What an incredible gift you have. Have I told you how wonderful you are lately?  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Michael~ i adored this both in its form and message. so glad you reposted this one for all of us to see again. a real treasure and keeper for sure. putting this one in my library! take care ~amy~ ~A true friend is one soul in two bodies~ |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Oh dear Michael, how do I comment on this.??I wanted to know more about the personal you and I found all my answers and more (just like we were discussing earlier). You are a gem among men Michael, and with your poetic prowess and good looks what woman could resist? This was simply beautiful. Merry Christmas, Isis *I believe every time you put your words to paper, you change. Each feeling is set free, and you may follow.....* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ The bestest gifts are found within a loving, giving heart, wrapped in the deeds we do for others. You are a gift to treasure. And, thank you for this tear on my cheek. *BIG BIG HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
"I raised my face up meekly as if in apology. The brilliance of the stars shone down and almost blinded me. I stood there silent for a bit then gently raised my hands To ask for His forgiveness. Somehow I think He understands." These are breathtaking words because as He lifted his hands on the cross and died for us, we now can lift our hands and live. Merry Christmas! "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." Winnie the Pooh |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Now that's a man after my own heart... It's hard to remember everything... I like that you have eyes to see... dale . |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I remembered this from before and remembered its beauty... so I guess I have no one but myself to blame for sitting here sniffling at my desk? *G* But I couldn't resist... Beautiful! |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Balladeer~ thank you for reposting this...... I didn't get to read it before....this made me tear up and smile at the same time....wonderful -SEA |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i usually make him a cake or a pie, put a candle in it and sing happy birthday.... after christmas dinner. sounds silly, but it's just a little tradition i started several years ago... enjoyed your poem, michael |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
As the others have said, YOU are the gift. Wonderful verse my friend. I am so glad that you reposted this gem and it goes in my library as well under "Golden Hearts". Not much more I can say that hasn't been shared already. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Oh, but what you gave to everyone else finds its way to God... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
jwesley...thank you! I appreciate it... inot2B...and you are one of the best gifts I could receive! I appreciate you sunshine....gave away? Nope...I received from every one of them! Thanks for snagging the rebound startime...your words are ALWAYS welcome! Thank you.... janet marie...if Santa is good to me, YOU will be in my stocking! Kit...you are indeed one of God's gifts..thank you, my friend amy....being in your library is an honor. Thank you!!! Isis....many  LOL!! Thank you, sweet lady. It means a lot.... Marge...and thank you. I have a hanky....amy I help? Rose....you describe it perfectly! Merry Christmas to you!!! lucky...I appreciate the kind words.... suthern...you're such a sweetheart! I KNOW what you want for Christmas! (a puppy would be better) SEA...I love your range of emotions...thank you Doreen....that's a wonderful thing to do! Why doesn't it surprise me that you do it? Mark...your words are a huge gift themselves...thank you, sir Elizabeth...exactly right!!! I thank you... |
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