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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2004-12-04 11:44 PM

The Lone Shepherd

I heard the angels singing
And saw the moving star.
I marveled at the wonder
And glory from afar.
The bright star beckoned to me
And angels led the way
To where the future King of all
Lay lowly in the hay.

I would have gladly followed,
But I had pledged my word.
I had to turn a deaf ear to
The message I had heard.
I thought my solemn duty lay
In guarding helpless sheep.
Forgive me Lord, I could not leave.
The vigil I must keep.

The star reflected in the eyes
Of creatures all around;
Waiting for the lonely stray
Or any sheep they found.
I could not leave my flock, Lord,
To seek you out that night;
But I never have forgotten
That glorious, wondrous sight.

I have fenced the pasture, Lord.
The sheep are safely in.
I'm waiting now to follow you,
When you shall come again.

By: Joyce 12/04/04

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (12-05-2004 02:13 AM).]

~DreamChild~
Senior Member

since 2001-04-23

Posts 544
in your dreams

1 posted 2004-12-05 02:02 AM

AWESOME!

This is a magnifiscent display of beautiful imagery with a powerful message. Quite an appropriate poem for the CHRIST-mas season.

delightful read indeed !

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2004-12-05 02:13 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting. Joyce

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2004-12-05 04:51 PM

A very beautiful song of the Shepherd, dear Joyce, perfectly done.
Love, Margherita

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2004-12-05 05:49 PM

OhJoyce~
This is the most precious of posts~
From the heart of you ... straight to the ear of our Saviour~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2004-12-05 05:56 PM

Dear Joyce:

A glorious and insightful write! Great job!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

6 posted 2004-12-09 10:27 AM

I love that you wrote this poem from the first person's perspective. It's as if I, the reader, am actually the shepherd boy in your poem and so I feel a personal sense of responsibility to watch those sheep and also a personal longing to be ready and looking for Christ's return... A Marvelous Christmas Poem. Thanks for sharing and God bless. -Bob

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

7 posted 2004-12-09 10:36 AM

Thanks Bob for your perceptive eye. Love, Joyce

Isobel
Senior Member

since 2004-01-17

Posts 529
Qld, Australia

8 posted 2005-01-15 01:46 AM

Dear Joyce

This poem truly 'spoke' to my soul! A breathtaking verse indeed!

Love Isobel

saved_by_grace
Member

since 2005-01-08

Posts 332
In the arms of God...

9 posted 2005-01-15 01:19 PM

"I'm waiting now to follow you,
When you shall come again."

Amen! Very beautiful poem, Joyce, every word touched my heart! Going to the library.

Hugs...Becka

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