The Reason For The Season (gifted to Passions)

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Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

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0 posted 2002-12-11 02:46 PM

The Reason For The Season

I asked myself what have I to offer
and what do I have in gift to give?
I thought about it when seeing
signs of Christmas where I live.

Bright Mistletoe and Holly
decorates every street corner light,
and oh how the tree does shine
in the town square at night.

I looked up into the sky
at the stars shining so far away,
and I thought about a little manger
where Jesus was born on Christmas Day.

I wondered what I could ever give
to return this gift from above,
and what could I ever possibly offer
in compare to his precious love?

I can only give my joyful praise
and be grateful for the season,
as we share this special time
and thank God for its reason.

revised 12-11-02

A Very Happy Holiday To All
Peace,
Donna

I know that you can 'read' me
but can you 'hear' "me"?

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2002-12-11 02:50 PM

a gift of the heart... the only kind.....

enjoyed..and may your season indeed be filled with joy and love..

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-12-11 02:58 PM

(smiles) Yay! God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a beautiful loving friend to all our hearts and you always spread laughter and joy across these pages through your heartfelt words! (kiss on cheek) Your friendship is the best Christmas present, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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

Shakira

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

3 posted 2002-12-11 03:11 PM

Very nicely done gal.....(And the title is really great...LOL).....I know you're a sweetie by how you write from your heart.

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

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Listening to every heart

4 posted 2002-12-11 03:15 PM

What a beautiful Christmas Poem, Donna. This is going both in my treasure chest

, and in my library!

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

5 posted 2002-12-11 03:48 PM

His gift of love was meant for us to pass on...everyday and in every way...that's how the spirit of the season can live with us all year long...well done, Donna.,

believe in what your heart feels...

Salty
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since 2002-11-23

Posts 669
Texas

6 posted 2002-12-11 05:54 PM

A gift from your heart inspiring to us all.
Like the "Little Drumer Boy" playing his song. That happens to be my favorite.

Enjoyed your write Gentle Spirit, and what a lovely picture that is.

~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

7 posted 2002-12-11 09:44 PM

I'm also keeping this one.

It's so easy to forget the reason for the season. Each Christmas morning my son and I read the bible together and give God praise for the birth of our Savior and Lord. *hugs* my friend.

The stars will shine when I am gone,
the earth will turn on as before,
the gulls, still race along the shore,
the morning star, still kiss the dawn

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2002-12-12 11:56 AM

Donna, you just warmed my heart and soul. Merry Christmas to you sweetie, and to all your family.

Season's Greetings
from my home in Canada to yours!

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

9 posted 2002-12-12 12:11 PM

Donna, such a beautiful poem to "The Reason For The Season", and also a gift to all of the ones who read it.
(I'm so glad that this was bumped back up to the top page. I think one day I'm going to just read and not post. There are so many excellent poems written here that I know I will never get to read, because time doesn't permit me to read them all....though I wish I could. You know, I feel that each poem is a gift, because the writers are giving a part of themselves.)

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

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

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On A Journey To The Unknown

10 posted 2002-12-12 08:14 PM

This is a beautiful poem, Donna. As well as the picture.

sigheyes
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since 2001-04-25

Posts 323
the winds of destiny

11 posted 2002-12-14 10:02 AM

Donna may all that you give come back to you in this joyous season. A beautiful gift of verse you give.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

12 posted 2002-12-14 10:52 AM

Donna, you just made this cold winter day
a whole lot warmer..
Thank you for the keeper.
~Hugs~

~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

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By the Seaside

13 posted 2002-12-14 04:06 PM

Our best is truly all that we can give...
Thank you Gentle one for your gift of words.

hugs to you sweet poetess~

Auguste

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By the sea

14 posted 2002-12-14 04:40 PM

BUMP!

passing shadows
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displaced

15 posted 2002-12-15 04:39 AM

Oh Donna, this is quite beautiful! Thank you and Happiest of Holidays to you too!

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