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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-12-09 11:55 PM

Indigo Laden Skies

the silence of the night arose
in deep indigo laden skies
the gentle plodding of camel’s toes
were their obedient replies

they softly sifted the sand
its dust a gentle cloud
the night a silent awe
as camel heads were bowed

a star in brilliant glow
drew them from the east
they rode in rhythmic steps
atop each two-humped beast

their mission a bit unknown
yet wise enough were they
that something quite profound
would happen in their way

they followed rapt, serene
as diligently they paced
to find the glorious thing
that sent them on their chase

at last they came within
the tendrils of its gleam
and neath the wondrous light
there flowed a beauteous stream

upon their knees they fell
a greater awe could not be felt
with gold and myrrh and frankincense
they praised Him as they knelt

somehow they knew the King of Kings
in a manger, oh, so small,
they left another way
abiding angel’s call

wise, so wise were they,
to heed the angel’s voice
they kept Herod’s hand at bay
by making the right choice

©December 9, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

1 posted 2002-12-10 08:40 AM

Virginia,

I enjoyed this ~story~ a great deal. You told it well in good rhyme and reflected the beauty it deserves.
I could see them traveling with your descriptive lines.

Hugs and warm regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

2 posted 2002-12-10 08:54 AM

This is stunning Virginia! Beautiful.
Happy holidays to you.

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

3 posted 2002-12-10 11:49 AM

Virginia, this is an absolutely beautiful picture that you painted.
Thank you and Happy Holidays.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

Robert Adamson
Member

since 2002-10-21

Posts 328
PA/USA

4 posted 2002-12-10 01:09 PM

I found the ending complete, stunning and contemporary in that choice seems to be on top of everyone's mind. Great picture too. Thank you.

etoodog

quik
Member

since 2002-11-27

Posts 91
Dinwiddie,Virginia

5 posted 2002-12-10 01:44 PM

Thats a nice little piece and keep it coming. By the way thanks a lot

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-12-10 02:43 PM

VAS
Well done, enjoyed the read.

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

7 posted 2002-12-10 02:43 PM

Very nice story in rhyme....

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

8 posted 2002-12-11 02:40 PM

(smiles) Oh Virginia, I just love reading those parables, sweet friend, they always express lessons in how we can reach Him and love unconditionally and you speak of one such gem so well here! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Sandpiper
Senior Member

since 2002-06-15

Posts 738
land of flora and fauna

9 posted 2002-12-13 04:29 AM

lovely images..and thoughts for the season--enjoyed!

"And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul."
Pablo Neruda

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