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MERRY CHRISTMAS
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MERRY CHRISTMAS |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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Was going to write something new this year but instead, here are two of my favorites. Merry Christmas to all~ Abe MY CHRISTMAS TREE My Christmas tree still grows Out in the forest ‘neath the sky Branches bowed with decorations Unseen by the naked eye The kinds of ornaments You can’t buy in any store Made from recollections From Christmases of yore Nights spent until wee hours Putting those toys together Going out late for batteries Into the wintry weather The flushed, excited faces The wide eyes filled with glee Some old memories of those times When that excited child was me Friends and family dropping by With loads of Christmas cheer When leaving, shouting wishes For, a “Happy New Year” Some memories of quiet eves In front of a cracklin’ fire A hot toddy, maybe two Before this Santa’d retire But friends and family move And some may really go away But they’ve a place in my heart Christmas Eve and Christmas day Now those kids of yesteryear They suddenly are grown They find mates, get married Have families of their own Those Christmas decorations Need not sparkle and shine For memories bring a beauty Of a very special kind So, though I may be alone And my Christmas tree looks bare That’s not really true ‘Cause of those memories we share. STAR OF HOPE They came to pray, on Christmas Day When, the Christ Child was born – They came to see, Virgin Mary Bear hope for the forlorn. Some from afar, followed that star Though why, they were not sure – At great expense, brought frankincense – Gifts of, spices and myrrh. They gathered ‘round, as if spellbound – Their eyes lit by the glow – For, from the bed, o’er Jesus’ head There was a bright halo. That Child did things, to poor and kings With the gaze of His eye – He gave some hope, helped others cope And some, He made them cry. Down on their knees, they said, “Lord, please Stop pain and suffering. Make all on Earth, of the same worth With the joy, that you can bring.” “Please teach of love, from God above Shared by each fellow man. Show us the way, what we must say To fit the Heavenly plan.” He tried for years, to end mans’ fears – Brought miracles each day – He taught His word, (not always heard) And for our souls, He’d pray. But, it seems greed, had sown its’ seed For some, ‘twas much too late. And though He cared and, always shared The Cross had sealed His fate. Now, all mankind, for being blind Must someday, pass the test. But, if lived right, both day and night Mans’ future could be blessed. So Christmas Day, take time to pray To bow your head and see That God above, will send His love For all eternity. Del "Abe" Jones |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Enjoyed both. Thank you, martyjo |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Listen closely and you shall hear the sound of hope, the promise of peace, and the presence of love. Wishing you a blessed holiday, Nancy. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Thank you for posting these beautiful poems Abe. Happy Happy holidays to you, also. |
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