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The Irony of Christmas
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The Irony of Christmas |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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The Irony of Christmas By Larry Chadwick It is the season of the Christmas child, When we pause to acknowledge Him. Dressed in the best that we can afford, In an elegant church named for Him. Never mind the irony of the moment, That He arrived born in a lowly stable. Or that He chose to arrive as a baby, Poorly clothed and by choice not able. Oh, we have the best that we can afford, While God gave the best that He had. We acquire all the skills of our ability, While He gave up His skills, how sad. Don’t you think that He must wonder, If we’ll ever get the point at all; About why the God of the universe, Chose to be born in a lowly stall. |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
It is ironic....good poem....excellent point!! I like this  |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
SEA, Thanks. Merry Christmas! |
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SEA
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Merry Christmas Larry!! hey, have you seen Santa yet?! I can't stay awake much longer....... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Merry Christmas eve, Larry. I just popped in for a minute and what to my wondering sometimes (wandering) eyes should appear.... Seriously, you write a good piece here. It always amazes me that some people will push and shove and some will even steal this time of year just to give someone a gift. The gifts of kindness, compassion and love are the gifts everyone needs, yet sometimes are left sitting on the shelf. Have a wonderful holiday my kind friend. |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
nice reflective piece, and can be used to getting people to be a little less demanding in this material world. My best to you. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
SEA, I think I'm too far south! LOL Merry Christmas Susan. Kacy, Wandering eyes? You? Oh yeah, about that other stuff...I appreciate your good heart, your depth of understanding and your lighthearted friendship. Merry Christmas. Ecrivan, Thank you so much. It is sure nice to have you here in Passions! Merry Chrismas. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Merry Christmas, Larry. I loved your poem and have often wondered the same thing.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Madame Chipmunk, A thoughtful question asked by my wife yesterday who suggested she thought there was a poem in there somewhere. |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Indeed - Nicely said, Larry... |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Larry, A very good point you've pointed out I like this. If I may.. I'd like to send to a few people.. I know alot of people who would appreciate this message I hope your Christmas is going well.Hugs, Tara "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nan, Happy Holidays! Thanks. Tara, Of course you may. Always! Merry Christmas. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Does it sometimes scare you what might have been if he was born in a lovely hotel?? There is a underlined calming peace to this poem....very nicely put.... Happy Holidays Larry..Lauren~ Tomorrow's another day |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Very nicely said.My ten year old made a comment to me the other day.He said most people forget the true meaning of Christmas.It's for celebrating the birth of Jesus, showing love and compassion, being there for people, and helping out those that are less fortunate.All of this from my son.How sad is that, that he would notice this and some adults can't even see it. Peaches |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Greeneyes, Thank you. Welcome back. Hope you are having a Happy Holidays. Peaches, From our children...I do agree. Bless them. May you have a true Happy Holidays. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Nicely said, Larry. Happy Holidays. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Vicky, Thanks. Happy Holidays. |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Very ironic indeed. We dress to impress and purchase to please this time of year don't we. Ah, very lovely piece. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh yes, well said indeed. How incredibly ironic. I love it. Leave it to you to come up with something as talented as this. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Tennessee Angel, And we think that's what it takes. Go figure. Happy Holidays. Karen, You are always so kind. I'm stilling looking for that rascal side of you. Happy Holidays you sweet thing! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* Okay...then I will post a part of me in a poem....it is called the Temptress....and shows a little different side of me....not quite the rascal but you will see for yourself. **hugs** She is an invention of mine therefore has a part of me in her. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karen, Cool...a Christmas present. I love it! |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
So true, Larry. Maybe that's why I prefer Thanksgiving. No contradictions there. Just grateful glutons. Hope you have a great season. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Duncan, LOL Nothing hypoctritical about grateful glutons, eh? You're so funny. I don't think we need Christmas to expose our hypocrisy Duncan. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! I LOVE IT!!! (big hugggssssss) It is ironic indeed, but I feel deep down, maybe God did so to teach him the compassion and the Golden Rule of love, and that love is in no status or wealth at all, but he will love all and will help the poor and needy and give them love and strength, for he too was like them once. (sigh) Soooooooo beautiful, sweet friend! God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Noah, Actually it was to teach as He already knew. Thanks for being here. |
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